The time to prepare is before the emergency happens.
Join the people, the plans, and the purpose that protect our communities.
At Partnership for Public Health, we provide the table where first responders, healthcare leaders, town officials, and community organizations come together to plan, train, and prepare, before emergencies strike.
From pandemics to power outages, ice storms to large-scale evacuations, our Emergency Preparedness program ensures that when the unthinkable happens, the Lakes Region is not only ready to respond, but also able to recover and rebuild.
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Coordinate planning and communication among regional emergency management partners
Lead and support public health response planning across multiple sectors
Facilitate training and simulation exercises
Support towns, schools, long-term care, and hospitals in building response capacity
Collaborate with state agencies during health emergencies
Build volunteer strength through Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) & Lakes Region Medical Reserve Corps
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We proudly serve and support communities across the Winnipesaukee Public Health Region, including:
Alton, Barnstead, Belmont, Center Harbor, Danbury, Franklin, Gilford, Gilmanton, Hill, Laconia, Meredith, Moultonborough, New Hampton, Northfield, Sanbornton, and Tilton.Key partners include:
Local Emergency Management Directors
Fire, Police & EMS agencies
School Districts & Higher Education
Long-Term Care & Healthcare Facilities
Public Health Officers
Local Volunteers & CERT Teams
Ready to serve? Volunteer With Us.
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LR-MRC welcomes both medical and non-medical volunteers, including:
Physicians, nurses, EMTs, and retired healthcare professionals
Mental health counselors, social workers, interpreters
Public health and admin staff
Clergy, legal professionals, logistics personnel
Students, retirees, and community members with a heart for service
You don’t need credentials to make a difference, you just need a willingness to help.
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Volunteers support both emergency response and year-round public health initiatives, including:
Conducting assessments and triage
Staffing vaccination clinics and treatment centers
Providing mental health and language support
Helping with shelter operations and logistics
Promoting health literacy and disease prevention
Supporting public health education and outreach
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Volunteers receive core training to prepare for deployment and community health events. Topics include:
Fire safety & utility control
Basic first aid, CPR & disaster medical operations
Light search & rescue
Team organization & communication
Psychological first aid
Emergency sheltering & incident command
CERT's role in large-scale emergencies
Public health outreach
Many trainings are offered online or in hybrid formats, with ongoing opportunities to stay engaged.
We support two major volunteer-based programs that strengthen community response:
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Be trained to respond to local disasters with skills like fire safety, basic search & rescue, and medical response. Ideal for residents, students, and community leaders.
Training sessions run throughout the year.
Lakes Region Medical Reserve Corps (LR-MRC)
Volunteer your medical or administrative skills to help during health emergencies. Great for healthcare workers, counselors, retirees, interpreters, and more. Join a national movement and support your local public health team.
Other Trainings
We offer several ways to get trained and ready to serve.
Local trainings are hosted throughout the Winnipesaukee region.
Hybrid options available through our statewide training partners.