BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) - September is National Preparedness Month, a time to recognize the resilience of North Dakota communities and the volunteers who step up when it matters most.

North Dakota Health and Human Services is inviting residents—regardless of medical background—to train and be ready to respond to emergencies such as floods, disease outbreaks, and other public health challenges. This initiative is designed to better support first responders across the state.

“There is opportunity to volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps,” said Julie Sickler, Unit Director for Emergency Preparedness and Response at North Dakota Health and Human Services. “There are various teams, such as Critical Incident Stress Management—that’s one team. There’s the DMORT team, which handles mortuary oper

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