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What Is VOAD?What Is VOAD?
VOAD is . . . not an agency not an organization an unofficial entity best described as a “convening mechanism” of
organizations that could play a role in a disaster situation
MissionMission
To encourage cooperation and coordination in planning for and responding to disasters so that:
community-wide response will more effective,
duplication of services will be minimized,
more efficient service will be provided to those affected by a disaster.
Guiding Principles Guiding Principles (the “4 Cs”)(the “4 Cs”)
• Cooperation—to create a climate for cooperation at all levels and to provide information
• Coordination—to coordinate policy among member organizations and to serve as a liaison, advocate, and community voice
• Communication—to disseminate information through newsletters, a directory, drills, and critiques
• Collaboration—to work together to achieve specific goals and to undertake specific projects during disasters
History of VOADHistory of VOAD
National VOAD established in 1979
Southern California VOAD established soon thereafter
SBVOAD
• 1990-1995: SBVOAD “1.0” established
• 2007: first county-wide steps towards reinstating SBVOAD “2.0”
• 2008: 2-year grant through Orfalea Family Foundation to jumpstart SBVOAD
• 2010: Grant extended through 2012
A Few of Our Members…A Few of Our Members…
(Thanks, Jim!)
VOAD Member CategoriesVOAD Member Categories
Partner Members. Nonprofits with a mission to help in disaster preparedness, response, or recovery
Affiliate Members. For-profit businesses willing to help pro-bono in disaster recovery
Associate Members. Government agencies that partner with VOAD to help make our community response more robust
VOAD StructureVOAD Structure
VOAD StructureVOAD Structure
VOAD StructureVOAD Structure
VOAD StructureVOAD Structure
SubcommiteesSubcommitees
Food Preparation/Distribution. To plan, coordinate, and support the production and distribution of meals during a disaster
“In-Kind” Donations. To receive spontaneous in-kind donations that arrive during a disaster, and in turn distribute items those affected
Long-Term Recovery (Unmet Needs). To assist in the long term needs of those affected by disaster
Emergency Emergency Volunteer CenterVolunteer Center
Physical center for untrained community members who wish to volunteer during disasters
SBVOAD members and government agencies place requests to EVC for volunteers to help support their missions
Volunteers are matched with appropriate opportunities
How Can You Prepare?
Be “Red Cross Ready” Get/Build a Kit Make a Plan Be Informed
Many employees will not follow a workplace emergency plan (like sheltering in place) if they don’t have a family plan in place.
Contact InformationContact Information
Eric Dahl, VOAD Coordinator(805)687-6675
www.VOADsbc.org