Minnesota Radiation Emergency Volunteers (MREV)

The Minnesota Department of Health, in partnership with the Minnesota Responds Medical Reserve Corps, has developed a registry for radiation professionals willing to assist with population monitoring during incidents involving radiation. The registry is called the Minnesota Radiation Emergency Volunteers (MREV). Volunteers have the opportunity to receive training, participate in drills, and serve as resource in a radiological emergency.
VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

• Minnesota Radiation Emergency Volunteers Brochure (PDF)

Who should volunteer?

Health physicists, HP techs, radiation safety officers, radiation-related medical professionals, and others specifically familiar with radiation protection activities. Individuals with significant experience but not currently working in the field are welcome.

To become a volunteer

• Minnesota Responds Medical Reserve Corps

MREV member training

To access required training

• Introduction to Incident Command System (NIMS), ICS-100

For additional training

• Basics of Nuclear Power
• Basics of Radiation
• Emergency Classification Levels
• History and Overview of the REP Program

Just in time training

• DRD Charger (YouTube)
• Ludlum Model 26 (YouTube)
• Psychological First Aid in Radiation Disasters

Helpful websites

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Radiation Emergencies
• Radiation Emergency Medical Management

For more information on becoming a volunteer, email health.ram@state.mn.us or call 651-201-5818.