Summer 2016 Series: Why You Should Support the #21CSC

Every Wednesday between June 15th and August 31st, we’ll release a new shareable image depicting a reason why it’s important to support the 21CSC initiative. Post these images on your social channels to let people know why the 21CSC is a good idea.   

June 29th – REASON #3 to Support the 21CSC: Corps make communities and habitats more resilient, and respond when disaster strikes.

Fires, floods and storms are inevitable. Many 21CSC programs perform mitigation projects that, in anticipation of these disasters, seek to minimize potential damage. Corps across the country stabilize stream banks, perform prescribed burns, fill and place sandbags, remove dead trees and other fire fuels, and clear waterways and storm water channels.

When disaster strikes, there are Corps that organize volunteers, distribute donated goods, “muck out” homes and buildings, clear debris and downed trees, even fight wildfires. 21CSC programs are ready to assist.