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FY 2006110M ELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM -DECEMBER 2. 2005 Capabilities Documentation MMRS jurisdictions were required, in the FY 2003 MMRS contract statement of work, to provide an Inventory of Capabilities. MMRS jurisdictions shall update and revise those inventories (or submit their initial inventories) by reformatting them, and adding information as necessary, to address the Target Capabilities included in section D., below, to include capability assessments and needs assessments, in accordance with the Goal. The initial updated Inventory of Capabilities is required by June 30, 2006, and every six months thereafter, to be submitted along with the Biannual Strategy Implementation Reports, C.3. Medical Reserve Corps The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program is administered by the Office of the Surgeon General and is a key source for volunteers to support mass casualty incidents. MMRS jurisdictions are encouraged to establish and support MRC units. Up to $25,000 per MMRS jurisdiction may be used to support local MRC units. MRC units are community -based and are composed of local volunteer medical and public health professionals, as well as others without health backgrounds. These groups supplement existing emergency response capabilities and contribute to meeting the public health needs of the community throughout the year. MRC units are not intended to replace or substitute for local, existing emergency response systems. The local MRC unit provides an organized framework to identify, credential, train, and prepare volunteers. The following are examples of the types of allowable expenses that MMRS jurisdictions may consider when supporting /establishing MRC units: • Organizing the MRC unit, including establishment of a leadership and management structure (through hiring of full or part-time staff or contractors /consultants). • Implementing mechanisms to assure appropriate integration and coordination with existing local emergency response and health assets and capabilities (including provision of legal protections for volunteers). • Developing plans to organize and mobilize the MRC unit in response not only to urgent needs but also to address other public health needs in the community. • Recruiting volunteers for the MRC unit. • Credentialing MRC volunteers. • Training MRC volunteers. • Equipping MRC volunteers. D. Authorized Program Expenditures D.I. Plannine MMRS funds can support planning activities associated with, but not limited to: Homeland Security Strategy Integration Jurisdiction should ensure that MMRS strategic goals, objectives, operational capabilities, and resource requirements adequately reflect the State and Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy. Coordination with State and Urban Area operational plans and procedures should also occur. PREPAREDNESS DIRECTORATE'S OFFICE. OF GRANTS AND TRAINING 101