Despite events like Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and public awareness efforts, Americans remain largely unprepared for emergencies. A September 2006 poll conducted by the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University found that only 31 percent of Americans have a basic emergency plan. The survey also noted that "92 percent of Americans have at least one reason why they would not evacuate immediately if ordered to do so. "The most commonly cited reason for not evacuating was care for a dependent, vulnerable person, or pet.

Helpful Links

Family Disaster Plan from Ready.gov
Emergency Planning for Pets from Ready.gov
Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed at Ready.gov

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Information

Medical Reserve Corps of Massachusetts (What is the MRC?)
Become an MRC volunteer
MRC upcoming events and trainings

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