Dec. 20, 2007 - Alvin, TX - HPP, in cooperation with the Brazoria County Citizens Corps completed the first School Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for the County's program. 17 Students completed the training and are now ready to respond to emergencies in the school. "The students were very enthusiastic about the program and worked very effectively during the graduation exercise" , said Bill Ray, Executive Director of HPP. "We are hoping to expand the program in the District in the future". CERT trains civilian responders to prepare for and respond to disasters in their community. For more information visit the Programs area of our web site.

June 1, 2006 - Lake Jackson, TX - HPP Executive Director Bill Ray, presented two breakout sessions during the annual County Hurricane Workshop. Bill presented information on "What should I do?" before during and after a hurricane. Attendance was very good this year and many of the county's citizens are now better prepared for the hurricane season.

Nov. 16 2005 - Angelton, TX - HPP Staff participated in a Flu shot clinic for County employees in Angleton today. Over 150 employees were vaccinated against the flu during the two hour clinic. HPP volunteers worked with the medical staff to provide this valuable service as part of the County employee wellness program.

Sept. 1, 2005 - Angelton,TX -HPP signs Memorandum Of Understanding with Brazoria County to develop Citizen Corp in the county. HPP will begin developing Citizen Corp programs and a Citizen Corp Council immediately. "Our goal is to involve everyone in the Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Process", said Bill Ray, Executive Director of Homeland Preparedness Project. "This partnership with the county will help make Brazoria County a safer place to live".