Monroe Emergency Reserve Corps

MERC is the volunteer Organization that Supports the Office of Emergency Management Monroe County

Mission Statement

Monroe Emergency Reserve Corps comprised of volunteer member teams, who are trained in basic life, safety and emergency preparedness skills. MERC is community based, whose purpose is to assist the county of Monroe, Florida and its residents in the event of a major incident or large scale disaster, whether man-made or natural.

Vision Statement

Beginning with ourselves, we will be prepared to work together as emergency response teams to assist our families, neighbors and community in a time of disaster or need through volunteer services which protect life, environment and property. We are committed to providing the best public service through education, training and volunteer service. Our vision is to support 1st responders with trained volunteers that organize themselves at the time of disaster or need and provide immediate assistance.

Self-Contained and Self-Sustained

MERC is the volunteer Organization that Supports the Office of Emergency Management Monroe County

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