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 Home > Regional MRC Coordinators > Elizabeth H. Fitch > Region IV Newsletters > Region IV MRC Update - July 2006
In this issue:
Welcome New MRC UnitsPlease welcome our newest units: MRC TRAIN Available to MRC UnitsIt’s here! The MRC TRAIN site is now available as a training resource for local MRC units. If you have been seeking ways to help your volunteers meet the core competencies or for cost-effective ways to provide specialized training to medical professionals, take a look at MRC TRAIN. There are training resources in 42 different course areas, so there is something for everyone here, and unit coordinators get the tools to track volunteer participation in training activities (both online and in the classroom). The available courses have been mapped to several different sets of core competencies, including the MRC Core Competencies, which will help you find the right training for your volunteers. The New Madrid Seismic Zone, Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium, and Spill of National SignificanceNMSZ, CUSEC and SONS—Not Just Random Letters of the Alphabet The New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ, also known as the Reelfoot Rift) is a major seismic zone consisting of a fault system that runs through the Mississippi Valley.
What does this mean for Region IV? Although little is known about this type of seismic zone, some geologists have predicted that there is a high probability of a magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquake in this zone in the next few decades (Science Daily report). The high population density in some of the areas in the zone (Memphis is an example in Region IV) means that a quake of that magnitude could cause tremendous loss of life and property damage. Tto address these issues, the eight states in this area that are most affected by earthquakes have joined to form the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC). National Preparedness MonthWhat can your MRC unit and its partners do to enhance the culture of preparedness in your community? For more information, see:
Upcoming Events of Interest
Congratulations to Kentucky Citizen Corps VolunteersMae Burch, Dan Nehring, Dan Nicholson, Rodney Wilder, and Bob Myatt were recognized by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security during National Volunteer week in April. These individuals were identified by the Kentucky Citizen Corps Working Group for their outstanding service to Citizen Corps programs, including the MRC. Dan Nicholson also appears in the June Volunteer Spotlight on the MRC Web site. Helpful Online ResourcesJust a reminder: There is a collection of Web sites available that may be useful to MRC unit coordinators. The easiest way to look at these links is by topic—if you go to the archive page, click on the drop-down box next to “filter by topic” (at the top of the page) and you will see the topics available. Pick a topic, such as Risk Management/Liability, click the “search” button, and you will see the Web resources I’ve collected under that topic, along with a brief clipping from the page and possibly a note from me about the link. Recent additions include: Directory of State Medical Boards, Reducing Earthquake Losses in the United States, Mold Prevention Strategies and Department of Homeland Security Nationwide Plan Review. Happy Surfing! Upcoming Health ObservancesJuly is UV Safety Month July 16–22 is International Massage Week August is National Immunization Awareness Month September is National Food Safety Education Month September is National Preparedness Month Volunteer Centers: Potential Partners for MRC UnitsIn the United States, there are 360 local Volunteer Centers that serve as the central place in their communities where volunteers can be matched with service opportunities. Volunteer Centers make great partners (and sometimes serve as housing agencies) for MRC units because they can assist with capacity building in the area of volunteer management aand help to connect people to volunteer opportunities and to promote volunteering in the community. Regional Coordinator Contact Information
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