Emergency Preparedness

The mission of the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EP&R) program is to help communities stay strong by working with local partners to prepare for, respond to, and recover from any event that could harm the public’s health. This program is set up to handle any emergency that affects public health by:

  • preparation
  • collaboration
  • education
  • rapid intervention

Visit VDH's Public Preparedness Guidance page to learn about how you can be more prepared.

For more information, contact:

Curtis Crawford, Local Health Emergency Coordinator
Phone: (276) 780-0109
Email: Curtis.Crawford@vdh.virginia.gov

Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps

The Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps (SWVA MRC) is a group of volunteers that include health care professionals and community members. Volunteers are trained to respond and help with public health events in the 13 counties and 3 cities of Southwest Virginia. MRC volunteers step up to keep their family, friends, and neighbors safe and healthy.

The SWVA MRC serves the Mount Rogers, Lenowisco, and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts.

Medical Reserve Corp volunteer administering vaccine to a patient Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps volunteers giving out COVID-19 test kits Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps conducting hearing tests

For more information:

Visit SWVA MRC, call 276-274-0555 or email swva.mrc@gmail.com