You Are Part of the Team - We live in a different world than we did before September 11, 2001. We are more aware of our vulnerabilities, more appreciative of our freedoms, and more understanding that we have a personal responsibility for the safety of our families, our neighbors and our nation. But we also know that we can take action now to help protect our families, help reduce the impact an emergency has on our lives, and help deal with the chaos if an incident does occur. North Carolina offers many opportunities for its citizens to become involved in community emergency preparedness.

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units consist of locally based medical and health volunteers who can assist their communities during emergencies, such as an influenza epidemic, chemical spill, or terrorism attack. MRC volunteers also provide education and prevention services to improve the health and well being of their communities.