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Getting Started: Key Activities

The information on starting a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit in this publication is intended to support the following ongoing efforts:

1. Assessing your community’s needs for medical and health volunteers throughout the year, and during times of special need.
    
2. Planning activities that support community needs and your MRC’s mission and objectives.
    
3. Promoting your vision for the MRC by securing broad-based support for the MRC with potential response partners and community champions.
    
4. Identifying and pursuing financial and other resources to sustain your MRC.
    
5. Action items for these activities can be found in the Action Steps Checklist.

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Last Updated on 8/29/2006