Medical Reserve Corps

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units are community based and function as a way to locally organize and utilize volunteers. These volunteers include medical professionals and other non-medical individuals who want to help prepare for and respond to emergencies and promote healthy living throughout the year. MRC volunteers supplement existing emergency and public health resources.

Protecting the health and safety of nearly 60,000 people within an 8,500 square mile area requires a substantial amount of effort. TriCounty Health Department develops programs and testing plans to protect its citizens during a public health crisis. When faced with a public health emergency, every helping hand can make a difference in reducing illness and saving lives.

The TriCounty Medical Reserve Corps is always seeking volunteers to help make Daggett, Duchesne, and Uintah Counties healthier and better prepared in the event of a major disaster. Volunteers don’t need a medical background or any special skills to be a part of the MRC, just a willingness to help in a time of need. Unpredictable acts of man or nature can quickly impact our community and could possibly overwhelm our health care system. During times of crisis, the MRC plays a critical role in helping to keep our health care system running smoothly by meeting the needs of not only tri-county area residents, but also persons who may be temporarily relocated to our area during a disaster elsewhere.

MRC Volunteers fill many critical roles during a disaster: greeting and directing people to registration and triage stations, assisting with the distribution of food or supplies, managing traffic flow and parking volume, answering phones, and ensuring that people feel comfortable and safe. Persons who speak languages other than English or who know American Sign Language that can serve as interpreters are always appreciated.

Volunteers can opt to work just during emergencies and disasters or they could choose to address ongoing community needs as well. Volunteers also choose where they want to serve.