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St. Clair County has formed a Medical Reserve Corps. For more information, contact Barbara

Whitaker, Emergency Response Manager, at 618-233-7769, or email barb.whitaker@co.stclair.

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What is a Medical Reserve Corps?

A Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a community-based network of volunteers that assists public

health efforts in times of special need or disaster, e.g. during a major communicable disease outbreak,

an earthquake, flood, fire, evacuation or an act of terrorism. Members of an MRC may also volunteer

their time throughout the year in order to promote community public health and education.

What does a Medical Reserve Corps do?

MRCs bring volunteers together to supplement existing local emergency plans and resources. In order

to be effective during times of emergency, volunteers must be organized and trained to work in

emergency situations. The MRC is designed to provide that organizational structure and promote

appropriate training of volunteers according to local community needs and vulnerabilities.

Who volunteers for a Medical Reserve Corps?

MRCs may be comprised of any variety of individuals depending on community need. Volunteers may

include, but are not limited to, current or retired health professionals (such as physicians, nurses,

mental health professionals, dentists, dental assistants, pharmacists, veterinarians), social workers,

communications/public relations professionals, health care administrators, clergy, etc. Bottom line –

anyone with an interest in helping their community may volunteer in their local MRC.