Medical Reserve Corps of Kansas City
The Medical Reserve Corps of Kansas City (MRCKC) is made up of volunteer members who are ready to provide support to city and county public health departments and emergency management departments throughout the Greater Kansas City area.
These agencies will need qualified volunteers to assist them IF a large-scale public health emergency situation or disaster should arise. Trained volunteers may be needed to assist in dispensing medicines or administering immunizations for a large number of persons or help with mass care operatons. Public health agencies are working together to recruit, train and utilize a regional corps of volunteers.
Why do we need a Medical Reserve Corps?
To be most effective during times of crisis, volunteers must be organized and trained to work in emergency situations and to integrate into the existing emergency response system — before the emergency happens. The Medical Reserve Corps is designed to provide the organizational structure and training that members will need to respond effectively.
While programs similar to MRCKC already exist, they may be "federalized" in large-scale emergencies and may not be available to assist in their home communities. MRCKC is dedicated for use within the Kansas City region to support local public health agencies and emergency management agencies.
MRCKC is sponsored by the Mid-America Regional Council, the Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Committee and the Metropolitan Emergency Managers Committee.
For more information about the Medical Reserve Corps of Kansas City please contact Charlie Bryan.
