Brookline Seeking Emergency Preparedness Volunteers

BROOKLINE, MA – Two Brookline emergency response organizations are seeking new volunteers to join the more than 300 medical and non-medical staff who currently serve the town.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) provide volunteer services for Brookline during an emergency and assist in running various community events, such as the Boston Marathon and annual flu clinics.

The teams provide free training on topics focused on emergency preparedness and response, such as nursing and continuing education credits.

For those interested in volunteering, an information session is being held Thurs., Sep. 15 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Public Safety Building, 350 Washington St. Meet with current volunteers and enjoy refreshments provided by the CERT and MRC.

To learn more about Brookline MRC, please visit www.BrooklineMRC.org. If you have questions, you can email mrc@brooklinema.gov or call 617-730-2656.

To learn more about Brookline CERT, please visit www.brooklinema.gov/police or contact Officer Casey Hatchett, CERT Coordinator, at 617-730-2734, chatchett@brooklinema.gov.

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