About the Maryland Responds MRC
The Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a statewide network of dedicated Responders who stand ready to volunteer their skills, expertise and time to support ongoing public health initiatives and assist during emergencies throughout Maryland. The Maryland Responds MRC Network is composed of the State Program, which is housed within the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), Office of Preparedness and Response (OP&R) and 24 County Units that are organized locally. MDRMRC administrators work together to identify, screen, and prepare Maryland Responders for deployment.
Vision: Strong and collaborative network of MDRMRC Units in every county in Maryland that consist of dedicated volunteers who build resilient communities and reduce disaster risks for a prepared Maryland.
Mission: Establish a statewide volunteer network of medical and public health professionals which is integrated into established community emergency systems to facilitate a coordinated approach to volunteer management.
Goal: Enhance Maryland’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities by augmenting county- and state-level public health and medical services with a source of pre-identified, credentialed and trained volunteers.
Vision: Strong and collaborative network of MDRMRC Units in every county in Maryland that consist of dedicated volunteers who build resilient communities and reduce disaster risks for a prepared Maryland.
Mission: Establish a statewide volunteer network of medical and public health professionals which is integrated into established community emergency systems to facilitate a coordinated approach to volunteer management.
Goal: Enhance Maryland’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities by augmenting county- and state-level public health and medical services with a source of pre-identified, credentialed and trained volunteers.
About Volunteering
Maryland Responders include medical and public health professionals, such as physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists, veterinarians and epidemiologists. Many other non-medical community members also support the Maryland Responds MRC, such as interpreters, chaplains, office workers, and legal advisers. Everyone has a role in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies.
Maryland Responders may deliver a variety of necessary public health services during a crisis, including providing care directly to individuals seeking medical attention at state relief shelters. Volunteers may also serve a vital role by assisting their communities with ongoing public health needs (e.g., immunizations, screenings, health and nutrition education, volunteering in community health centers and local hospitals). Register to become a Member of the Maryland Responds MRC Membership is open to anyone over 18 years of age who is able and willing to assist in the event of an emergency, participate in annual exercises and drills, and support ongoing public health activities. A decision to register does not require or imply 24 hour availability; your decision to accept a mission is voluntary. Members receive emergency alerts, preparedness information, invitations to non-deployment events and access to many of our free trainings. Click HERE to register. For more information on how to register, see How To Register with MD Responds. Want more info? Visit us on the Web at www.mdr.dhmh.maryland.gov. |