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________ County Cooperation Communication Coordination Collaboration An explanation of how and why a COAD is beneficial for Ocean County What is a COAD? u COAD: Community Organizations Active in Disaster u Forum where
Cooperation Communication Coordination Collaboration An explanation of how and why a COAD is beneficial for Ocean County
u COAD: Community Organizations Active in
u Forum where organizations share knowledge and
u Comprised of membership from various sectors
Essential Parts
u Leadership u Members u Relationships
Examples of Member Organizations
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Non- Profit Community
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Local non-profits (Community Action Agencies, Volunteer Centers, Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, etc..)
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Faith- Based Community
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Business Community
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Government Agencies
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County OEM (Office of Emergency Management), Health Department, Mental Health, etc..
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CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
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MRC (Medical Reserve Corp)
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Utility Companies
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Business Community
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Chamber of Commerce, The Home Depot, Banks, etc..
u Local COAD (County COAD) State VOAD (NJVOAD) National VOAD
(NVOAD)
u COAD- Community Organizations Active in Disaster u VOAD- Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
u Only difference is COAD is open to the whole community, not just the voluntary
u New Jersey is represented by NJVOAD which supports county and regional
COADs/VOADs, and participates at the national VOAD level, NVOAD
u Cooperation: recognizing that we need each other, acknowledging that each
member organization adds value, and understanding that our common goals for the community are best achieved when we work together.
u Communication: fostering a climate of openness which promotes sharing of
information among members, and actively disseminating information to partners through social media, newsletters, directories, research and demonstration, case studies, and critique.
u Coordination: establishing processes to work together in a non-competitive manner
to effectively utilize resources among member organizations and state and national partners.
u Collaboration: identifying shared goals and developing strategic partnerships to
actively work together to accomplish the VOAD mission.
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Community Benefits:
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Increased preparedness for whatever disasters lie ahead
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Advance planning / convening pre-disaster
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Providing disaster response support in coordination with Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
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Increased communication, coordination, collaboration and cooperation between all sectors u
Organizational Benefits:
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Networking and coordination during “blue sky” periods as well as in disaster
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Building and strengthening relationships between governmental and non- governmental organizations
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Sharing of resources and knowledge to avoid duplication of efforts
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Maintaining lines of communication among all members
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Coordinating volunteers/ food distribution/ member resources u
Personal Benefits:
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Increased awareness of community risks and responses to potential disasters
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Relationships and partnerships with like-minded professionals
u Waterspout
u June 24, 2015 u Gusts up to 72mph
u Hurricanes
u Superstorm Sandy – October 2012 u Hurricane Irene – August 2011
u Flooding
u October 2015; 1 person died
u Thunder Storms u Winter Storms u Forest Fires
u September 2015, 1,000 acres
burned in the Pinelands
u Earthquakes
u December 13, 2014 1.9 magnitude
earthquake near West Freehold
u Ocean County, according to Time Magazine, is
the country’s most dangerous county for frequency of natural disasters
u NOAA estimated Ocean County had $10 billion
in Sandy damage
u According to The Weather Channel analysis
Ocean County:
u 1996-2013 $11.1 billion in disaster damages u Ranked No. 1 in the Northeast, No. 22
nationally, in terms of damage per capita
u All organizations involved in disaster preparedness, response and/or recovery are eligible
and encouraged to join their local VOAD/COAD
u Meetings are, generally, held once a quarter u Committees are formed to work on issues u Trainings, simulations and resources are provided to help the member agencies prepare
for disasters
u Become a COAD member
u Make sure you are signed up! u Sign-up at the registration table to be on our committees and the email list
u Stay Tuned For More Information In Your Email
u Nomination Information u Next Meeting Details
u Email Next Meeting will be _______