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- Medical Reserve Corps FAQs
- Why should I become a member of the Medical Reserve Corps?
- How many people are expected to join the Washoe County Medical Reserve Corps? Must I be a healthcare professional to be a member of the Medical Reserve Corps?
- If I am deployed in response to an incident, what amount of time can I expect to commit as a member of the Medical Reserve Corps?
- Exclusive of my deployment in response to an incident, what amount of time can I expect to commit as a member of the Medical Reserve Corps?
- As a member of the Medical Reserve Corps, am I required to volunteer during an incident?
- How do I prepare my family for my possible Medical Reserve Corps deployment to assist in response efforts?
- What role can I expect to hold during a Medical Reserve Corps response effort?
- How do I protect myself from losing my job if I am deployed?
- Will I have the opportunity to volunteer for Medical Reserve Corps response efforts outside of the local area?
- How will I be contacted in the event of an incident?
- What does the term "just-in-time" training mean?
- What are the potential risks of working in Medical Reserve Corps incident response efforts?
- What are the vaccination requirements for Washoe County MRC members?
- Why must I submit to a background check?
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Other Resources to Keep Your Family Safe and Healthy
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Emergency Planning & Preparedness
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- Protecting your Home or Small Business from Disaster
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Last modified on 09/23/2019