Emergency Planning

Emergencies can strike anytime. A tornado, a flood or even a terrorist attack can change lives. Missouri families, communities, businesses and schools need to take steps today to prepare for an emergency. Preparing today can save lives!

Ready in 3 endorsed by the American Red Cross, the State Emergency Management Agency and Missouri’s Office of Homeland Security, focuses on three steps you can take to prepare for many kinds of emergencies:

  1. Create a Plan
  2. Prepare a kit
  3. Listen for information.



The Chariton County Health Center works with the Chariton County Local Emergency Planning Committee to ensure we work together to protect the citizens of Chariton County.

Link here for information on natural disasters and weather emergencies:
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/

Link here for information on bioterrorism emergencies:
http://emergency.cdc.gov/bioterrorism/overview.asp

THE MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS (MRC)

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of local groups of volunteers committed to improving the health, safety and resiliency of their communities. The MRC program was founded following President Bush’s 2002 State of the Union Address when he asked all Americans to volunteer in support of their country. MRC volunteers include medical, non-medical, and public health professionals, who are interested in strengthening the public health infrastructure and improv- ing the preparedness and response capabilities of their local jurisdiction. MRC units identify, screen, train and organize the volunteers, and utilize them to support routine public health activities and augment preparedness and response efforts. MRC volunteers include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, veterinarians, mental health professionals, EMS professionals, respiratory therapists, other public health professionals, non-medical professionals, and others who can ll key support positions.

The Chariton County Health Center has a Medical Reserve Core that consists of approximately 50 volunteers. This group could help if an emergency situation occurs, for example a tornado, food, disease outbreak, and much more. They are very much appreciated.

If you would like more information about becoming a MRC volunteer please call 660-288-3675.