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Emergency Preparedness Info - Tristate Medical Reserve Corps
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TMRC Website Contents
Information for New Volunteers - Update Volunteer Profile - Preparing for Response
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Serving Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana
Introduction Your local health district is working with national, state, and local governments and civic agencies to develop and coordinate disaster response to a variety of different hazards, ranging from natural disasters to explosive, nuclear, biological, and chemical terrorism. Volunteers are needed to provide assistance and depth to our existing response teams. The Tristate Medical Reserve Corps (TMRC) is a volunteer group that brings health professionals and others together to support local public health and emergency and medical services. The TMRC includes representatives from 3 states, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, and includes a 21 county region. For more information regarding the TMRC, contact the TMRC office at mrc@gchc.org or call your local public health department and ask for the TMRC representative. H1N1 Flu Information H1N1 has captured a lot of attention recently in the media. In late April, the TMRC sent out the following message to registered volunteers:
As most of you are aware, the Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana area is currently addressing the swine influenza outbreak. As we watch this emerging incident, we would like the TMRC to do the following: 1. Assemble a preparedness kit for your family. If the TMRC is called out, volunteers are more likely to be able to help the response if their loved ones are prepared at home. http://www.ready.gov/america/_downloads/checklist.pdf 2. Practice proper hygiene and encourage others to do the same. Cover your mouth with your arm or tissue when sneezing or coughing, and throw any tissues away after use. Wash your hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing. If you feel ill, stay at home to avoid making others sick. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_003 3. Stay informed. Read the CDC Swine Flu information available at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ and watch your email for further updates.
Thank you for your continued service and support. As the situation progresses we will continue to keep you informed.
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