McHenry County Medical Reserve Corps

02/12/2026

Being part of MRC means being there when your community needs you. Find your local unit and sign up today.

mrcillinois.org

02/12/2026

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
Visit https://www.ready.gov/kit for more information and a printable checklist and start assembling your emergency kit today.

12/17/2025

The RI Behavioral Health Medical Reserve Corps’ Trauma Response Team (TRT) was rapidly deployed in response to the Active Assailant incident at Brown University, providing critical behavioral health and incident support throughout the overnight response.

In coordination with Brown University, Providence Emergency Management Agency, RI EMA, the RI Department of Health, and the RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH), TRT supported the establishment and operation of a Reunification Center on the Brown campus. Team members delivered behavioral health support to students and staff while also serving as subject matter experts to incident leadership during a complex, evolving incident.

The RI Behavioral Health MRC is designed to integrate behavioral health capabilities directly into emergency operations, helping to stabilize individuals, reduce acute stress responses, and support communities in the immediate aftermath of traumatic events.

At the same time, members of the RI Medical Reserve Corps provided incident management assistance, logistical support, operational support, and liaison functions. More than 30 MRC members deployed, many with little notice, demonstrating exceptional readiness and professionalism.

Operations were sustained from 4:30 PM Saturday afternoon through 5:30 AM Sunday morning, underscoring the commitment of volunteers and partners working continuously to support the Brown University community.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all responders and partners involved. Our thoughts remain with the students, staff, and families affected as recovery continues.

Brooke Lawrence
Executive Director
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Medical Reserve Corps
Brown University
RI Dept. of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals
Providence, RI Emergency Management Agency - PEMA
Rhode Island Department of Health
Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency
Governor Dan McKee

12/17/2025

Volunteer Elfie could tell you 6/7 different ways to get involved with your Medical Reserve Corps unit this season. MRC units are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers like Elfie. Find contact information for your local unit and reach out today!

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/b6e7f63818804808beaad6de1afbd512

12/17/2025

12/09/2025

Volunteer Elfie is spending some time making sure his emergency kit is ready. He knows that he should be ready to survive on his own for a couple of days in an emergency and his kit has supplies for that.

Be like Volunteer Elfie and use these tips from ready.gov to prep your own emergency kit. https://www.ready.gov/kit

12/03/2025

Volunteer Elfie is traveling today and with the possibility of dangerous winter weather in the forecast he made sure that his car emergency kit was stocked and ready.

Elfie's car emergency kit has: jumper cables, flares, an ice scraper, cell phone charger, blanket, map and cat litter to help with traction in case he gets stuck.

He also checked the road conditions ahead of time at gettingaroundillinois.com and bookmarked the page so he can monitor the conditions before he heads back out.

12/03/2025

The Medical Reserve Corps of Illinois is excited to welcome a special visitor for the season. Volunteer Elfie is visiting and is very excited to learn about the MRC and how he can be there for his community when an emergency or disaster happens. Be on the lookout for Volunteer Elfie's adventures!

11/06/2025

The FEMA app allows you to receive real-time weather alerts, locate emergency shelters in your area, prepare for common hazards, and more.

For Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id474807486?pt=698450&ct=FEMAgovappstorebuttonEN&mt=8

From Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.fema.mobile.android&hl=en

10/07/2025

Volunteering Changes Lives—Including Yours!

Giving your time to help others isn’t just about making a difference in your community—it’s also about finding fulfillment, connection, and purpose in your own life.

Join the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and experience the impact for yourself! 💙

➡️ Sign up today! https://volunteerwithmrc.org

10/01/2025

We love when our Members share with us! Shout out to Jean Mau for sharing her photo and the following;

"I am part of the MRC, Medical Reserve Corps in Illinois. I signed up to Illinois Helps as a retired APRN, at the beginning of the pandemic. I have been part of the Covid vaccination team since late January. I volunteer 2-3 days a week. This has been an unbelievable experience in getting “shots in arms.” - What a great profession to be a part of!"

You go Jean! 🤩