Medical Reserve Corps Hamilton County Health Dept

On Wednesday, some of our MRC volunteers met at the Southeast Regional office to assemble CARETag kits for Tennessee's Dementia Navigator Program.

The CARETag program helps families of older adults with dementia or disabilities prepare for emergencies by securely storing essential medical information for quick access by first responders.

We are thankful for the opportunity to learn from Amy French of the Bradley County Health Department and support this exciting new initiative!

As a winter storm is expected in our area this weekend, please take a few moments to prepare by checking your emergency supplies, ensuring you have enough food, water, medications, and batteries, and charging all electronic devices. Stay informed through local weather alerts, limit travel if conditions worsen, and take steps now to protect yourself and your family from cold-related hazards. As MRC volunteers, you are leaders in community preparedness, and we truly appreciate you checking on neighbors and helping ensure vulnerable community members are prepared. Stay safe!

MRC Training & Education Opportunity: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Tuesday, January 20 | 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Southeast TN TDH Regional Office, 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 209, Chattanooga, TN 37402

More than 150,000 Tennesseans age 65+ are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, supported by an estimated 386,000 unpaid caregivers. Join us to learn about the impact of dementia on individuals and communities, how to respond more effectively, and ways to reduce risk through improved brain health. The training will be led by Amy French, Dementia Navigator for the TN Department of Health Southeast Region, who brings over 20 years of experience in dementia care.
This training is open to current MRC volunteers. Not in the MRC but interested in joining? Visit tnmrc.org to apply!

PARTNERSHIP WITH CHATTANOOGA LIBRARY THIS SUNDAY!

A few spots are left. RSVP is required!

Join us for July’s Curiosity Club as we partner with the Hamilton County Health Department to present a fun and informative Weather Preparedness Workshop that will truly surprise you. We aim to equip you with practical skills, community resources, engaging discussions, and valuable information to help you navigate unexpected situations.

This interactive, hands-on session will keep you engaged and boost your confidence while you learn how to prepare for emergencies. Plus, you’ll have the chance to start building your very own emergency go-bag!

https://chattlibrary.org/event/curiosity-club-get-weather-ready-adults-18/

Be tornado aware! Sign up for emergency alerts in Hamilton County through EMA.

If A Tornado Is Heading For Your House, How Will You Know?

Hopefully, you know by now that we're expecting potentially very serious weather to hit this area Saturday (3/15/25) evening. You should know where to go for safety, and you should know how to get weather alerts. If you don't have one, consider buying a weather radio, and signing up for emergency alerts from Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security. You can use the QR code below, or register here: https://bit.ly/3TuXbcj?r=qr

A Winter Weather Preparedness Reminder

Most locations across the area currently have likely (60-80%) chances of 2+" of snow on Friday/Friday night. We're in the "Few days out" part of the winter storm planning timeline. Begin preparations, take precautions, and follow forecast updates.

Tips for Building an Emergency Winter Supply Kit for Your Car from the National Weather Service. Stay safe and stay warm!

Thank you to our wonderful MRC volunteers who pitched in to make a huge success. Our volunteers directed parking, greeted visitors with a smile, and shared information about the services provided by the Hamilton County Health Department. We look forward to sharing more community service and outreach with you in the future! La Paz Chattanooga Hamilton County Health Department Medical Reserve Corps

We had a great turnout at the La Paz Fight Flu Tennessee event yesterday! Thank you to our MRC volunteers who came out to direct traffic and greet our guests.

Hamilton County fights flu with community vaccination event at La Paz The Hamilton County Health Department participated in the statewide "Fight Flu Tennessee" initiative to address rising flu activity as we move deeper into fl...

Thank you to those who came out last night for our Personal Preparedness presentation and discussion, and a big thank you to Melanie Grant and the Tennessee Department of Health Southeast Region office for hosting!

Get weather related alerts and warnings for your county!

ReadyTN is an app from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) providing emergency preparedness, response, and recovery information to Tennesseans. Download the app to get real time weather and emergency alert messages.
https://www.tn.gov/tema/ready-tn.html

MRC Personal Preparedness Training - RESCHEDULED

Hello MRC Volunteers,
We received word from Hamilton County EMA this morning that the weather threats will increase throughout the day and there is increased risk of flooding. In the interest of keeping our volunteers safe, we have opted to reschedule the training that was planned for today.
Details for the rescheduled training have been sent to you as an Everbridge notification.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 423-385-4617.

Thank you for your continued support of the MRC. We look forward to seeing you at the rescheduled training.