COMMITTEES

Manalapan MRC-CERT

2010 Goals

  1. Continue and complete efforts in the following areas:
         a.     Community H1N1 vaccination efforts
         b.     CERT training
         c.     final configurations and infrastructure installations at the Command Center
  2. Hold an organizational Recognition Affair in May.  To recognize graduates of recent CERT training, contributions to the H1N1 vaccination efforts and other special contributions by members and partners.
  3. Prepare an outreach display and use at Manalapan Under the Stars.
  4. Assist partner Manalapan organizations at the following upcoming events and efforts:
         a.     Carlee Wines Memorial Walk
         b.     Replacement of Grondons Corner overpass (traffic control)
         c.     Operation Prom Night (?)
         d.     Assist Shelter Annex Coordinator in developing Township's shelterinig capacity
         e.     Assist with development of Special Needs evacuation plans and animal evacuation plans
            during times of emergencies.
  5. Participate in Township and County OEM Exercises and events - Memorial Day Parade and School Lockdown Exercise
  6. Continue community service programs - Military care packages
  7. Continue to foster enhancement of internal capacities:
         a. I    ncrease number of members licensed as Amateur (ham) radio operators
         b.     Enhance and empower committees
         c.     Strive to have members meet national core competencies
         d.     Develop a reward program for members who maintain active status and have strong
             length of service
         e.     Enhance inventory control efforts and work with Manalapan OEM in developing a shared
             resource inventory
         f.      Develop policies and procedure manual
        g. Development of website
        h. Development of an Membership Resource Directory
         i.     Develop training priorities for the fall 2010
         j.     Increase membership and participation
        k. Look for training and meeting opportunities that will enhance the capacity of the organization (ie NJ Emergency Preparedness Conference)

 

Click Here to access the Manalapan MRC-CERT Volunteer Questionnaire

Medical Reserve Corps and Community Emergency Response Team

Manalapan Township established a Medical Reserve Corps in 2002.  It then built a Community Emergency Response Team within the same group in 2003.  As of February 2007 there are a total of more than 160 volunteers. 

The Manalapan Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a unique model of combining two similar efforts that aim at recruiting community volunteers for helping assist communities in times of disaster.  The National leadership for MRC units originates out of the Office of the Surgeon General in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  The National leadership for CERT units originates from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the Department of Homeland Security. 

The Manalapan MRC-CERT provides a unique opportunity for community members to help support their community during times of emergency as well as helping educate the community using various strategies to become better prepared for emergencies.  Community members with both medical experience and credentials and those without medical backgrounds are welcome.  The Manalapan MRC-CERT provides training and equipment.  It schedules exercises and drills to practice skills.  It has become a very vibrant group.

Any resident, age 18 or over, is welcome to join.  An application is available on the web site.  For more information please feel free to call the MRC-CERT information line at 732-446-8348 or email to .