northern virginia voad: bonnie nahas
DESCRIPTION
Participants will learn the role each of these organizations before, during and after a disaster and how they coordinate with government to maximize community disaster response. The workshop will present how other groups can join.TRANSCRIPT
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MISSION
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership based organization that serves as the forum where organizations share knowledge and resources throughout the disaster cycle—preparation, response and recovery —to help disaster survivors and their communities.
(NOT OPERATIONAL but the MEMBERSHIP IS!)
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FUNCTIONS (4CS)
Coordination
Collaboration
Communication
Cooperation
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NATIONAL MEMBERS
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NATIONAL VOAD MEMBERS CONTINUED
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AND MORE . . .
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VIRGINIA VOAD MEMBERS
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VIRGINIA VOAD CONTINUED
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MORE VIRGINIA VOAD
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AND MORE . . .
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PARTNERS
National VOAD promotes whole community collaborative relationships and practices throughout the disaster cycle. Recognizing that all sectors of society must work together to foster more resilient, self-reliant communities nationwide, we facilitate partnerships with government agencies, for-profit corporations, foundations, educational and research institutions, and other governmental agencies.
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FIND OUT MORE . . .
Each Northern Virginia Volunteer Center is a member of your NOVA VOAD.
www.VolunteerPrinceWilliam.orgwww.ArlingtonVA.US/Volunteerwww.HandsOnConnectVolunteerAlexandria.org
www.VolunteerFairfax.org• Do you volunteer with a House of
Worship or other organization that is a VOAD member? A Partner?
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JOIN THE MOVEMENT – LOCAL ACTION
Support your local VOAD:
Become a resource partner
Become a volunteer with a member or donation to agency
Be PreparedEnsure your family, workplace, house or worship, school and neighborhood has discussed possible hazards you may be exposed to and how to be prepared for the next emergency.
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THANK YOU!
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