By joining the New Lenox Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Meetup Group, you'll stay connected to other team members and won't miss out on activities such as training, community events and other social activities. Here's a little background on how the New Lenox CERT got its start. The New Lenox Citizen Corps Council, working through the New Lenox Police Department, developed and implemented the CERT program for the New Lenox community. This program has been launched in many communities th …

The Northern Illinois Preppers are an emergency preparedness group. Our team meets on topics that we feel are relevant to urban, suburban, and rural preppers. In an emergency, we can survive 3 minutes without oxygen, 3 hours without shelter, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food, and 3 months without companionship.  Being alone will be the most difficult part of survival. We suggest that our members form alliances and become part of an established team that comes from different backgrounds …

Today, more and more families are declaring their independence and taking personal responsibility for their family’s own safety and security during times of emergency. These events may be natural or man-made, but both important. Together, our chapters of Responsible Citizens work together forming stronger and more educated, self-reliant individuals and families. Through group activities, discussions and seminars, some of the topics we will talk about are: ☺ Food Storage ☺ Survival Packs ☺ Water …