Health Department Seek Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers

State and local officials are preparing for a range of emergencies, from hurricanes and blizzards to a flu pandemic and acts of terrorism.

The Belmont Health Department has formed a , in which community volunteers provide assistance during emergencies and help promote public health activities throughout the year.

In light of Public Health Preparedness month and the anniversary of 9/11, we are currently looking for new volunteers and will be hosting an informational session at the Newton Senior Center (345 Walnut Street) on Sept. 11, from 7 p.m. until 8:15 p.m.

Those interested in becoming a volunteer are urged to attend. A medical background is not required and training is available to all volunteers.

Belmont is part of the Region 4b Medical Reserve Corps was formed in 2006 and includes the communities of: Arlington, Belmont, Braintree, Brookline, Cambridge, Canton, Chelsea, Cohasset, Everett, Dedham, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Milton, Needham, Newton, Norwell, Norwood, Quincy, Revere, Scituate, Somerville, Watertown, Wellesley, Westwood, Weymouth and Winthrop.