Dear NOMRC Members, 

March has been a busy month of planning and we are in the process of launching new Special Needs Registry software in the next few weeks which will help us improve our emergency response.  This means while March was a quiet month, we will have a number of important events and trainings over the next few months as we get closer to hurricane  and mosquito season. 

This month we began our mosquito season outreach with tire removal and yard inspections in the Lower 9. We still have a few openings for paid internships to conduct mosquito season outreach from April - June.  Most work will occur evenings and weekends and this internship will not qualify for a graduate level practicum. If you are interested in a paid internship please contact AJ Beron at ajberon@nola.gov. 

See upcoming events listed below for mosquito season, hurricane season and the opioid epidemic. 

- 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, April 7th 9:00-10:30am 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 Marissa Daniels at mddaniels@nola.gov to sign up and to get more details about these orientation sessions.

Mosquito Season Outreach

We have begun 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. 

Every Tuesday 4:00-7:00pm starting April 16th - locations TBA

Every Wednesday 4:00-7:00pm starting April 17th - locations TBA

Saturday, April 21st 8:30am-12:00pm - New Orleans East

Saturday, May 12th times TBA - Bugfest at Mosquito Control Board

Saturday, May 26th 8:30am-12:00pm - location TBA

Hurricane Season, Extreme Heat & Psychological First Aid Training

On June 2-3, 2018 we will be holding a two day training to cover all of our summer preparations and psychological first aid. Both days will be held at New Orleans Emergency Medical Services 2929 Earhart Blvd NOLA 70125. See agenda below.  Please RSVP to Marissa Daniels at mddaniels@nola.gov and let her know which sections you will be attending.

Saturday, June 2nd

9:00-10:00 New Member Orientation

10:00-10:30 Overview of hurricane response

10:30-11:00 Evacuation & new Special Needs Registry Training

11:00-12:00 Shelter Training

12:00-1:00 Lunch & Extreme Heat Session

1:00-5:00 Psychological First Aid (Part 1)

 Sunday, June 3rd

1:00-5:00 Psychological First Aid (Part 2)

Naloxone Train the Trainer

Since 1999, opioid deaths have quadrupled in the United States.  In 2016, there were 211 opioid overdose deaths in New Orleans and in 2017 New Orleans EMS responded to more than 1,200 overdoses. Naloxone (Narcan) is an overdose reversal medication is safe for anyone to use and can save lives.  NOMRC members who complete this session will be able to teach the community how to use naloxone. Over the next few months we will begin offering these trainings along with CPR and tourniquet use. 

Saturday, April 7th 10:30am-12:00pm Mid City Library 4140 Canal St

Saturday, May 12th 10:30am-12:00pm Mid City Library 4140 Canal St

Total number of NOMRC members: 262

Number of volunteer hours in 2018: 1,227