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| The mission of the Tooele County MRC is to recruit, train, coordinate, and mobilize a competent medical and logistical support unit to augment existing emergency management and public health infrastructure during a natural or man-made disaster in Tooele County. |
| The goal of the MRC is to bring together dedicated individuals who are willing to donate their expertise when emergencies hit our community. |
| Concept of Operation | Organizational Structure | Our Partners | By Laws | Volunteer Application | MRC Flyer |
| Volunteer Rules & Regulations | Volunteer Age & Eligibility | Volunteer Training | | The Good Samatarian Act | The Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 | | Job Descriptions | Links & Resources | |
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 The
events in September 2001 changed the lives of all Americans.
On the 11th, Islamic hijackers purposely
crashed two airliners into the World Trade Center in
New York City. A third airliner was crashed into the Pentagon
in Arlington County, Virginia a short time later.
All three of these crashes were carried out by suicidal bomber terrorists.  In
the same time frame, the anthrax bacteria surfaced as a biological
weapon. (Although the bacteria
have been around for centuries, it first appeared in World War II
as a bio terrorism threat.) Several letters containing
the anthrax bacteria were mailed to media offices
and two U. S. Senators. A
total of 22 cases of anthrax were confirmed. Five people died. As with hurricane disasters in the past, the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons were wake up calls for the nation. National, local, and county agencies began looking for ways to increase peace, safety, and security in their communities. Tooele County Health Department hired a full time emergency planner to manage the MRC programs to strengthen Tooele Communities. The Tooele County MRC was born as a partner to the Citizens Corps in response to the attacks upon our country. Other organizations (AmericCorps, Senior Corps, and the Peace Corps) are part of the National Freedom Corps. Citizen Core groups focus on homeland security, whereas the USA Freedom Corps has volunteerism as it's core. All 12 of the health districts in Utah have formed MRC groups. |
presentation
showing the overview of the MRC
Emergencies and disasters happen in all communities.
Tooele County is no exception. Most of the time emergencies
are caused by nature. As we have learned from the past, they
can be man-made as well. Whether natural or man- The Tooele County MRC is managed by the Tooele County Health Department and is designed to assist the health department by building a team of volunteers including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, mental health, and support staff which will enhance the existing medical and support response during a man-made or natural disaster. |
made,
we can't prevent them, but we can plan ahead and be prepared for
them. The ability to get the right medical and non-medical people
and equipment to the right place at the right time is the mission
of the Tooele County Health Department and it's teams of volunteers
known as the MRC (Medical Reserve Corps). It's a special
group of individuals who have or will receive special
| If an emergency requires it, the MRC would open mass vaccination and patient care clinics throughout Tooele County. Volunteers are the key to staffing these sites. Some people will serve as MRC Leaders. Others will provide medical care, administer vaccines, and dispense medications. Others will provide health education. Counseling for victims, families, and responders will be available. Many people will be needed to provide administration, logistical, and communication support. On site will be: | |
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 Physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, veterinarians, and other medical Volunteers:  Health
Assessments Immunizations Dental
work for pain control Pharmacists
to help with pain meds EMT
professionals CPR Triage |
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For
information 
Tooele County Health Department 151 North Main Street Tooele Utah 84074 (435) 843-2300 Fax (435)843-2304 |
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