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Emergency Preparedness & Response (EP&R)\"BRHD<\/strong><\/span>
\nEmergencies in Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) can take many forms – from winter storms and extreme heat to flooding and disease outbreaks. These events all have public health consequences. <\/span><\/span>The BRHD Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response (EP&R) coordinates emergency planning, training, exercises, and outreach.\u00a0 With our team of staff and volunteers, government and non-governmental partners, and residents of our district, we work together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact<\/b>
\n<\/span>For general questions or more information about EP&R, contact<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Emergency Manager Leanne Knox<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)\"Blue<\/b><\/span>
\nThe Blue Ridge Health District Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a force of dedicated volunteers who stand ready to support their communities in the event of a public health emergency. The MRC has medical and non-medical community members who volunteer their skills, expertise and time to support ongoing public health initiatives and health emergencies throughout the district.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact<\/b>
\n<\/span>For general questions or more information about volunteering with MRC, contact Northwest Region MRC Coordinator Becki Chester<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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