Welcome to the Lexington Fayette County
Medical Reserve Corps Website!
Are you the type of person who steps up to the plate to assist when you see a need?
When disasters occur, do you feel the need to “do something”? In the past you may have tried to become involved only to discover that authorities could not use your help because you were not recognized as part of a response team. We would like to assist you in taking a step before the next disaster strikes by becoming a member of our Medical Reserve Corps.
Become part of the solution by volunteering your services.
MRC volunteers will receive special training to assist during public health emergencies. Volunteers may also have the opportunity to serve in non-emergency medical situations, such as staffing flu shot clinics, assisting in health screenings, or providing nutrition and health education at health fairs.
Why should I become a MRC volunteer?
- Volunteering is a way to offer your skills that benefit your community during times of need.
- It is an opportunity to belong to a group with a strong sense of mission and purpose.
- MRC volunteers receive special training and incentives.
- Additional training sessions will address community needs and the experience of MRC team members.
- Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) is available for participation in some of the training sessions.
Volunteer, Janie Leech recruits MRC members
at the Lexington Legends Game
“Now’s the Time. Resolve to be Ready in 2009”
By Erin Streeter, Director, Ready Campaign
Planning is a daily part of our routine. We plan our holiday activities, weekend activities and grocery store visits. We plan our children’s schedules and daily tasks. And, without a doubt, endless lists often follow. There is one particular list that deserves to be checked twice – and it’s not your holiday shopping list. We’re talking about reviewing your emergency preparedness checklist and developing an emergency preparedness plan for your family.
As the New Year approaches, the Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign is encouraging everyone to Resolve to be Ready in 2009. While nearly 50 percent of Americans make New Year's Eve resolutions, very few manage to keep them, but this is one resolution that can be easy to keep with Ready’s three simple steps:
- Get an emergency supply kit.
- Make a family emergency plan.
- Be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur in your area and their appropriate responses.
The Ready Campaign encourages you to take a few extra minutes at the beginning of this new year to plan in case of an emergency. Consider the following questions: Have you spoken to your children’s schools about their shelter-in-place and/or evacuation plans?; Do you know the evacuation plan at work?; If your cell phone was inoperable how would you get in touch with your family?; Do you have a family meeting place and an out-of-town contact? These are just a few of the questions you should consider as you are developing your emergency plan.
Free preparedness resources, such as a Family Emergency Plan template and an Emergency Supply Kit Checklist are just a click away at www.Ready.gov or www.listo.gov. The Ready Web site also has a special section for kids, ages 8-12, (Ready Kids) and small- to medium-sized businesses (Ready Business). Be sure to check it out – print out your emergency plan template and emergency supply kit list and begin planning with your family today.
Emergencies will happen, but taking action now can help us minimize the impact they will have on our lives. Remember, Now’s the Time. Resolve to be Ready in 2009.
