The Capital Region MRC Unit is supported by Concord Hospital and covers the communities of:
Allenstown, Barnstead, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Deering, Dunbarton, Epsom, Henniker, Hillsborough, Hopkinton, Loudon, Northwood, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Warner, Washington, Weare, Webster and Windsor |
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 Mission of the Capital Region Medical Reserve Corps
The Capital Region MRC is dedicated to recruitment, training and maintaining MRC volunteers that will support the public health and
emergency preparedness missions for the Capital Area Public Health Network (CAPHN) All Health Hazard Region.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Capital Region Medical Reserve Corps is to enhance the regional medical and emergency response capability.
Benefits to the Community
Major local emergencies can overwhelm the capability of first responders, especially during the first 12-72 hours. Having citizens who are prepared to take care of themselves, their families and others during times of crisis will allow first-responders to focus their efforts on the most critical, life threatening situations.
An organized, well trained MRC unit means that volunteers can effectively respond to an emergency, are familiar with their community’s response plan, know what materials are available for their use, know who their partners in the response are, and know where their skills can be utilized to their best advantage and in a coordinated manner.
An Organized Team Approach
During an emergency, communities will activate their Local Emergency Operations Plans (LEOP). These plans define how emergency personnel (fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services) will respond to and manage the emergency.
By creating a MRC unit that is linked to emergency management, the members of the MRC can truly benefit the community by knowing what their role is during an emergency, how they fit into the emergency plan, and how best to respond so that they are a positive support structure for the first responders.
Who Can Volunteer for the Capital Region MRC
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Practicing, retired, or otherwise employed medical professionals, such as doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, pharmacists, nurses' assistants, and others.
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Public health professionals.
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Community members without medical training can assist with administrative and other essential support functions.
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United States citizenship is not required to be part of the MRC. Non-citizen, legal U.S. residents also are welcome to volunteer and contribute their time, knowledge, and skills to protecting and improving their communities.
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