Goal
Provide a forum for voluntary organizations active in disaster to network, share best practices, and combine efforts to foster more effective service to people affected by disasters. Operate under the national core principles of cooperation, coordination, communication, and collaboration.
Services
Oganizations are most regularly involved in immediate recovery, including services such as debris removal or flood clean-up, as well as long-term recovery.
Examples of services provided are:
- Food and water
- Shelter services
- Emergency supplies
- Psychological first aid
- Immediate debris clearance
- Vital home repairs or cleanout
- Replacement of vital goods
Volunteer and nonprofit organizations are also vital in the planning, execution, and supervision of a community's long-term recovery process.
Statewide Meetings
Statewide meetings occur semiannually. We also host regional and county meetings, outreach events, training, and exercises.
The statewide meeting provides a forum for member organizations to network, share best practices, develop plans for future operations, and coordinate efforts with statewide initiatives.
During A Disaster
During a disaster, we will provide guidance for donation of goods and services through public releases. We'll coordinate with county and local media outlets.
We may coordinate with volunteer organizations in the vicinity of a disaster to support state and county response efforts, but will not impose requirements on or direct volunteer organizations.
In the event of a major disaster, the governor's press office will often provide messaging indicating specific needs for donations, or in the absence of specific information on unmet needs that it is not advisable to sent goods or supplies, but to make monetary donations to a charity, civic organization, or volunteer organization of the donor's choice.
Should the governor declare a disaster, our voluntary agency liaison will coordinate voluntary efforts with organizations.
