About Us
Major emergencies or disasters can at times overwhelm first responders and the healthcare infrastructure.  These can include both man-made and natural disasters such as disease outbreaks, floods, and terrorism.
Medical and non-medical volunteers can provide an important "surge capacity" during such events.  The MRC Volunteer can be called upon to fulfill such functions as triage, patient education, medical evaluation, vaccination, or distribution of medication and supplies.  They can also augment medical staff shortages at local medical and emergency facilities, including medical special needs shelters and alternate care sites. 
In times when there are no emergencies or disasters, the MRC volunteers support the goals of the United States Department of Health and Human Services while advancing the priorities of the Surgeon General.  They also   support locally defined initiatives such as injury prevention, public education on emergency preparedness and participation in regional exercises and drills.

Our Goals
- Identify, train, and credential volunteers to assist in response to a disaster to include natural or man-made.
- Utilize the MRC members to educate the community on all hazards preparedness.
- Identify opportunities for members to assist in response activities for local emergencies or events.
- Promote activities which support the Surgeon Generals� priorities.

Volunteers Can Be:
Practicing and retired healthcare professionals such as:
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- NPs
- RNs
- LVNs
- CMAs/CNAs
- Dentists
- Pharmacists/Pharmacy Techs
- Paramedics/EMTs
- Behavioral Health Professionals
- Physical/Occupational/Respiratory Therapists
- Funeral Service Personnel
- Health Educators
- Community Health Workers

And other community members such as:
- Clerical Support Staff
- Clergy
- Language Translators & Interpreters/ASL Interpreters
- Warehouse Personnel
- Drivers
- Facility Set-up Crews