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regular training sessions on a monthly basis. Training sessions could range from how to deal with nuclear fallout to handling an outbreak of a foodborne illness, such as botulism.
Once each volunteer goes through the one-hour orientation session, they are registered with the network. An identification card is made, and their phone number and other contact information is recorded. They also receive a t-shirt designating them as a Medical Reserve Corps volunteer, which would be worn during an actual emergency to help identify volunteers. The only requirement is to attend one training session per year.
“I think part of what holds people back from volunteering is that they think they need a medical background,” said Monica Williams, a kindergarten teacher at Emerald Hill Elementary School. “If a kindergarten teacher can do it, anyone can. We’re used to calming fears and diying eyes.”
Williams became a volunteer more than 18 months ago. She believes in the network and what it could mean in case of a real emergency.
“It’s probably better to know
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