The Texas County Emergency Response Team (TCERT), in partnership with the Texas County Health Department, will announce the official launch of the Texas County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Monday, Oct. 20, with an open house event from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Texas County Health Department parking lot at 950 N. U.S. 63 in Houston.
This special community event will mark the beginning of a new chapter in local public health preparedness and volunteer engagement. The Texas County MRC is an all-volunteer team dedicated to serving the community during medical and public health emergencies, natural disasters, and other crises. Volunteers also assist with community education, emergency response support, and health outreach initiatives.
“By launching the Medical Reserve Corps, we’re empowering local residents with professional training to strengthen our community’s resilience,” said a TCERT representative. “The MRC gives people a way to use their skills – medical or non-medical – to make a real difference before, during, and after emergencies.”
The open house will provide an opportunity for the public to meet local volunteers, learn about upcoming training opportunities and discover how to get involved. Agencies, business owners, and residents are all encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. The Texas County MRC is managed by the Texas County Emergency Response Team and sponsored by the Texas County Health Department. For more information, visit www.texascountycert.org or email countydirector@texascountycert.org.
About the Texas County Emergency Response Team (TCERT)
The Texas County Emergency Response Team empowers and equips volunteers with the skills and knowledge needed to assist the county before, during, and after emergencies. TCERT oversees both the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) programs, providing professional training and community-based disaster response support.
