Volunteer

Medical Reserve Corps:

Essex County MRC is part of a national network of medical and non-medical volunteers.

MRC activities are categorized as:

- Public Health Promotion
  - - Community Outreach, Clinics, Education, etc. AND

- Emergency Preparedness &
  - - Training, Drills/Exercises; Real World Event Responses

We typically operate within Essex County, however we may be activated regionally if requested.

County Animal Response Team (CART):

When emergencies happen, our animals need us! Learn about local hazards & how they affect animals; the role of County Animal Response Teams (CART); how volunteers are activated and how they can help pets & livestock. Leave the training ready to serve Essex County! We can also connect you with Clinton and Franklin County CARTS.

Essex County (Medical Reserve Corps) MRC is part of a national network of medical and non-medical volunteers.

MRC activities are categorized as:

Public Health Promotion

Community Outreach, Clinics, Education, etc. AND

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Training, Drills/Exercises; Real World Event Responses

We typically operate within Essex County, however, we may be activated regionally if requested.

Join the MRC ⬇

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3

Step 1 – 3 will take approximately 15 minutes.

Need help along the way or have questions later? Call Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Kori McCauliffe at 518-873-3500.

Check out this quick guide using your ServNY account

Check out this quick guide using your HCS Account

Before you move on to Step 2 – Be aware that to be an MRC – Volunteers are REQUIRED to:

1. Use email;

2. Review the MRC Overview

3. Set up an account online using the New York State Department of Health ServNY application; NY.gov to ServNY account set-up

4. Agree to the Statements of Agreement Read the Statements of Agreements: (Confidentiality Statement; Code of Conduct;)

5. Email a Photo ID Submission to kori.mccauliffe@essexcountyny.gov

6. Complete the MRC 101 independent training course;.MRCindependent training

7. Participate in quarterly email drills/exercises; – Most drills are virtual – email or text messages regarding the ability of volunteers to respond given a mock scenario. Drills allow the MRC Coordinator practice in sending alerts and scheduling volunteers and allow volunteers to practice receiving & replying to deployment requests. There is also typically at least 1 opportunity per year for MRC volunteers to participate in a larger public health emergency response exercise.

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History of MRC

Following the events of September 11, 2001, it became clear that there was a need for coordinating the services of thousands of well-meaning volunteers who showed up at disaster scenes wanting to help. There was a need for a mechanism for checking credentials, assigning volunteers where they could do the most good, and pre-planning to ensure their safety. It was evident volunteers needed to be trained to work effectively as a team while interacting with other agencies at a scene.

The Office of the U. S. Surgeon General announced the formation of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program in 2002. The overall goal of the national initiative is to establish teams of local volunteer medical professionals and laypersons to contribute their skills and expertise during times of public health emergencies.

Learn more about the National Profile of the MRC in this 2017 Network Profile Report.

The County Animal Response Team (CART) is made up of volunteers trained and ready to respond to emergencies affecting pets and livestock. Volunteers can declare their interest in small animals (household pets) and/or large animals (horses, and livestock). Activities include animal care, transport, sheltering, uniting and more.

The CART is a specialty team of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), so CART volunteers must first join the MRC. CART members also need to complete 4 additional trainings. Get started today!

Join CART

MRC/CART Application

Application; required agreements and training requirements for the MRC & CART.

Name*

First

Last

Email*

ESSEX COUNTY ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM (CART) SPECIALTY GROUP By submitting this form you are applying to join the Essex County Animal Response Team (CART) – a specialty team of the MRC. You understand you must agree to the Empire State Animal Response Team/Essex CART Code of Conduct and complete 4 additional trainings to be part of the CART. You understand that the CART Planning Committee reviews all applications and determines at their discretion if the application is Accepted or Ineligible/Unsuitable to serve as a CART volunteer.*

YES – I am applying to join the CART specialty group

YES- I agree with the CART Code of Conduct

YES – I know I must complete 4 additional Trainings

YES – I understand my application is reviewed by the CART Planning Committee and will be determined to be accepted or ineligible/unsuitable at their discretion.

ANIMAL EXPERIENCE: Select the types of animals with which you have experience and want to be involved in for CART responses. We categorize as animals as Small (household pets such as cats, dogs, ferrets, bunnies, etc.); Large (horses, cattle, and all types of livestock)*

Date*

Phone

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTS FOR TRAINING: You will need to create & use a FEMA account to complete IS-100 and IS-700. You may also use your FEMA account to complete a Hazardous Materials training [or attend a HazMat training in person]. You will need to create a UAlbany Center for Public Health Preparedness account to complete a CART Orientation Training [or attend a CART/ESART Orientation Training in person]. We recommend you keep all account usernames and passwords on file in a safe place for your reference.*

YES – I will use my FEMA account and complete IS 100 & ICS 700

YES – I will complete an Intro to HazMat Training

YES – I will complete a CART Orientation Training

CART Trainings

The CART is a specialty team of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), so CART volunteers must first join the MRC. CART members also need to complete 4 additional trainings. Get started today!

STEP 1 – Join the MRC By filling out the form above.
County Animal Response Team Orientation
IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Management System
IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
Introduction to Hazardous Materials

Additional helpful CART training (not required):

5. IS-10.A: Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness

6. IS-11.A: Animals in Disasters: Community Planning

STEP 6 – Update your ServNY account with completed trainings!

Need any help along the way – contact

Jessica Darney Buehler at 518-873-3518 or Jessica.DarneyBuehler@essexcountyny.org

Join the MRC ⬇

STEP 1 – Join the MRC By filling out the form above.

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