NOMRC March Newsletter

Dear NOMRC Members, 

Thank you to everyone who assisted with the Mardi Gras first aid stations.  This year, we assisted 600 individuals and provided hands on care to 111 patients, 37 of which were transported by EMS. This continues to be one of our largest events in partnership with New Orleans EMS and American Red Cross.  

While it won't officially be spring for a few more weeks, we are already experiencing spring temperatures and rainfall.  Mosquito season isn't far away.  We will be launching another mosquito campaign including yard clean ups, tire removals, and education on Zika, Yellow Fever, and other mosquito-borne illnesses.  Below is more information about upcoming events. 

Finally, we are pleased to announce that the NOMRC has received a $7,500 grant for NOMRC member to become instructors in CPR, Stop the Bleed, and naloxone use. Not only will all NOMRC members have the opportunity to take these classes, volunteers will also be able to teach the classes for other NOMRC and the community. We will send out more information later this month once we have a course schedule established. 

- The Team at the New Orleans Medical Reserve Corps
NOMRC@nola.gov
504-658-2538

New Member Orientation

If you have friends or family who want to volunteer with the NOMRC, please have them attend new member orientation Saturday, March 10th 9:00-11:00am at Mid City Library 4140 Canal St.  Starting in February, all orientation sessions will include a hands on naloxone training. Please have people RSVP to sababcock@nola.gov to sign up and to get more details about these orientation sessions.

Mosquito Season Outreach

Starting in March, we will begin neighborhood clean ups and tire removal days to prepare for mosquito season.  Volunteers are needed to assist community members to remove standing water and waste tires from their yards, while providing education on how to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses such as Zika. Volunteers should wear long pants, closed toed shoes, and clothes that can get dirty.  We will provide water, Gatorade, vests, and gloves. Please RSVP to AJ Beron at ajberon@nola.gov to sign up and receive more details about the meeting locations. 

Saturday, March 10th 8:30am-12:00pm - Lower Nine

Saturday, March 24th 8:30am-12:00pm - New Orleans East

Rock N Roll Marathon

Volunteers are need to work the medical tents at the Rock N Roll Marathon March 4th.  Anyone with CPR/First Aid certifications can volunteer.  To sign up please go to http://competitorgroupinc.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=25610 and click on the red medical team button.  Please not that you will be volunteering directly for Rock N Roll Marathon, but we will count your hours towards NOMRC. 

Total number of NOMRC members: 260

Number of volunteer hours in 2018: 1,099