Why is the Medical Reserve Corps needed in Memphis and Shelby County?
There are six municipalities in Memphis and Shelby County and a population of nearly 1.2 million often swelling to an even larger number of commuters from surrounding counties that work, worship, and play in Shelby County. In response to a mass casualty event, Health Department personnel would require the assistance of thousands of trained medical and non-medical volunteers to support local response efforts.

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1. What is the purpose of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)?
2. Why is the Medical Reserve Corps needed in Memphis and Shelby County?
3. Do I have to live in Memphis and Shelby County to be a MRC volunteer?
4. How does MRC unit differ from other emergency organizations, like the American Red Cross?
5. What duties might MRC volunteers perform in response to a disaster?
6. What other volunteer roles outside of disaster response could a volunteer do?
7. What are the age and training requirements for a MRC volunteer?
8. Will my volunteer participation interfere with my regular job?
9. How can I become a Medical Reserve Corps volunteer?
10. What are the benefits of volunteering in the Medical Reserve Corps?
11. If I register as a MRC volunteer, am I required to go if I am contacted?
12. What about liability exposure as a Medical Reserve Corps volunteer?
13. Are there tax deductions possible for volunteering?