The Virginia Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a force of dedicated volunteers who stand ready to support the community in the event of a public health emergency. Each of the 31 local MRC units is comprised of teams of medical and public health professionals who, along with interested community members, volunteer their skills, expertise and time to support ongoing public health initiatives and assist during emergencies throughout Virginia.
November 9th: Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test
A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System will occur on Wednesday, November 9th at 2:00pm EST. As many of you are aware, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. The test will last approximately 30 seconds and will be transmitted via television and radio stations across the U.S.
To learn more go to
http://www.fema.gov/
eastest/ or http://www.fcc.gov/
encyclopedia/emergency-alert-system-nationwide-test
Remember, Don’t Stress - This is Only a Test!
You Never Know
When Your Community Might Need You.
The success of our response to a large-scale public health event, such as a pandemic or bioterrorism attack, depends on how quickly and effectively we can mobilize MRC volunteers.
MRC units throughout the state actively improve and protect their community’s public health by supporting: