You can make an impact on disaster preparedness in Richardson. On the Ready Richardson page, we identified 3 steps to take towards preparedness. Most importantly complete these 3 steps to be prepared to help yourself and others.

Get Involved Before Disaster Strikes

• Volunteer to support disaster efforts in our community
• Be part of the community planning process
• Support major disasters by donating cash or goods which can best help to meet the needs

Volunteer groups that could be active during a disaster

• Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)

• Citizen's Fire Academy

• Citizen's Police Academy

• Neighborhood Crime Watch Program

• Richardson Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS)

• Collin County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

• Dallas County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)