1. Nevada VOAD Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

2. National VOAD

3. NVOAD - Origin
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) was founded in 1970, over 40 years ago, in response to the challenges many disaster organizations experienced following Hurricane Camille, a category 5 storm that hit the Gulf Coast in August, 1969.

4. NVOAD – Meeting a Need
Prior to National VOAD, private sector and nonprofit organizations served disaster survivors independently of one another, often resulting in haphazard assistance and duplication of effort.
Lack of training for those who wanted to volunteer
Lack of communication and means of communication between volunteer organizations

5. NVOAD – Meeting Unmet Needs
Some assistance areas had too many competing organizations, while other areas were lacking resources to meet other urgent needs.
Access to information about what services were actually available to survivors was woefully inadequate.

6. NVOAD – “Second Disasters”
Excess donations were so problematic that they became known as the second disaster.
This referred to the burden the spontaneous donations created on the recovering communities.
Many donations arrived in the communities with no warning and were left outside due to lack of options and coordinated effort.
These items quickly became unusable and sometimes hazardous as they were exposed to the elements.

7. NVOAD – The Beginning
In 1970, seven national disaster response organizations convened for the first time to find a way to better coordinate responses and more effectively serve disaster survivors and their communities.
Founding Member Organizations
American Red Cross
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
Mennonite Disaster Service
National Disaster Relief Office of the Roman Catholic Church
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Southern Baptist Convention
St. Vincent de Paul Society

8. NVOAD – Founding Principles
National VOAD was formed as a forum for sharing knowledge and coordinating resources, including money, materials and manpower, throughout all phases of the disaster cycle, which at that time included preparation, response and recovery.

9. NVOAD – The Early Years
By the end of the 1970’s, many other organizations joined the National VOAD Movement.
Similar expectations for Federal interagency cooperation during national-level disasters emerged and FEMA was formed.
During the 1980’s many local affiliates of National VOAD member organizations began coalescing into Local, Regional and State VOADs.
By the mid-1990’s, VOAD became a true national movement.

10. National VOAD Today
National VOAD is the primary point of contact for voluntary organization in the National Response Coordination Center (at FEMA headquarters), a signatory to the National Response Plan, and an Emergency Support Function partner of many other federal agencies as delineated in the National Disaster Recovery Framework.

11. NVOAD - Membership
Currently, National VOAD maintains a coalition of 56 of the nation’s national disaster response and recovery organizations.
NVOAD membership has 56 State/Territory VOADs, which represent Local/Regional VOADs and hundreds of other member organizations throughout the country. One of these is Nevada VOAD.

12. NVOAD – Current National Coalition
Adventist Community Services
All Hands Volunteers
American Baptist Men
American Radio Relay League
American Red Cross
Brethren Disaster Ministries
Catholic Charities, USA
Christian Disaster Response International
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
Church World Service
Church of Scientology Disaster Response (also known as Volunteer Ministers)
City Team Ministries
Convoy of Hope
Episcopal Relief and Development
Feeding America (Formerly America's Second Harvest)
Feed the Children
Habitat for Humanity International
Headwaters Relief Organization
Hope Coalition America
The Humane Society of the United States
International Aid
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
International Organization for Victim Assistance
International Relief and Development
International Relief Friendship Foundation
Latter-Day Saint Charities[5]
Lutheran Disaster Response
Mennonite Disaster Service
Mercy Medical Airlift/Angel Flight America
National Association of Jewish Chaplains
National Organization for Victim Assistance
Nazarene Disaster Response
Noah's Wish - Animal Disaster Response
Operation Blessing
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
REACT International
The Salvation Army
Samaritan’s Purse
Save the Children
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Southern Baptist Convention –North American Mission Board
Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation USA
United Church of Christ –Wider Church Ministries
United Jewish Communities
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
United Way of America
Volunteers of America
World Vision

13. NVOAD – Diverse Membership
National VOAD member organizations represent a diverse group of highly competent organizations that provide a wide range of skills, representing thousands of professional staff and volunteers with unique skills and a resourceful spirit.
All member organizations have service-oriented missions and include volunteer engagement as a key component of their operations.
All member organizations are dedicated to whole community engagement and recognize that the VOAD movement values and practices represent a proven way to build resilient communities.

14. NVOAD – Resilient Communities
Recognizing that all sectors of society must work together to foster more resilient, self-reliant communities, the VOAD structure facilitates partnerships with voluntary agencies and governmental agencies.
Voluntary agencies: faith-based, community-based and other non-profit organizations. (VOAD voting members.)
Governmental agencies: federal, state and local emergency management and other governmental agencies. (VOAD members in an advisory capacity.)

15. “VOAD member agencies represent a powerful force of goodwill
“VOAD member agencies represent a powerful force of goodwill. They are many of the leaders who do the work to make our communities stronger and more resilient. In times of need they deliver hope for a more positive future.” -National VOAD

16. NVOAD – Shared Values
NVOAD, regional/state/territory VOADs, and member organizations operate under a commitment to shared four shared values, known as the 4Cs.
The 4Cs – Communication, Coordination, Collaboration, and Cooperation – act as guiding principles for day-to-day operations and for resolving conflict.

17. Nevada VOAD Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

18. About Northern Nevada VOAD
Mission:
To effectively maximize the impact of disaster response services provided by voluntary organizations in Northern Nevada through communication, cooperation, coordination, and collaboration.

19. The 4 Cs
Communication  Good communication is the foundation on which successful response and recovery efforts are built.
Cooperation  All VOAD members have strengths and weaknesses. By working and training together, we can overcome any challenges that arise.
Coordination   Competition and duplication of services do not help the community and can lead to wasted efforts.
Collaboration  Inter-organization collaboration and sharing of information helps to identify service gaps and reduce unmet needs. Through joint efforts, larger and more comprehensive responses are possible.

20. Northern Nevada VOAD 14 Counties & Neighboring Tribal Communities
Western Nevada Region
Eastern Nevada Region

21. Northern Nevada VOAD Member Organizations
Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES)
American Red Cross of Northern Nevada
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Crisis Call Center
Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada (ITCN)
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
Nevada 2-1-1
Nevada Baptist Convention
Nevada Humane Society
Nevada Volunteers
Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living (NNCIL)
Presbytery of Nevada
Salvation Army
State of Nevada Dept. of Emergency Management & Homeland Security
TIP of Northern Nevada (Trauma Intervention Programs)
United Way Northern Nevada and the Sierra
Washoe County Citizen Corps
Washoe County Dept. of Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Washoe County Health District

22. CERT Disaster Support At the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
2-1-1 Call Center Support
Recorder/General Support
In the Field
Fire Evacuation; Information Dissemination
Shelter/FAC Support
Traffic Control/Helicopter Landing Zone Safety
Wildfire Lightning/Fire Spotters
Communications Assistance/Runners
Basic First Aid

23. Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Supporting Local Public Health Washoe County, Reno
MRC Volunteers Help Support Communities:
Improving Health Literacy
Enhance Public Health Preparedness
MRC Benefits Local Communities:
Hospitals & Health Department Surge Personnel
Community Health Fairs & Preparedness Activities
Medical Personnel Back-up to First Responders
Drs., Nurses, EMTs, Dentist, Therapist, Pharmacists
Assists in emergency or non emergency public health needs
or Washoe County

24. Crisis Call Center 24/7/365 Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention
via phone and text message
In the event of a disaster:
Assist in public call taking
Reduce calls to emergency dispatch
Disseminate information to callers as directed
Intake spontaneous volunteers/donations
Monitor rumors and participate in rumor control
Close the feedback loop

25. TIP of Northern Nevada, Inc. Disaster Support
At the Emergency Operations Center
2-1-1 Call Center Support
Recorder/General Support
In the Field
Immediate On Scene Practical & Emotional Support for Citizens
FAC Support
Assist Emergency Responders Dealing with Emotionally Traumatized Individuals
Provide Referrals to Local Resources

26. Nevada Division of Emergency Management
Mission: Coordinate efforts to protect lives and property; to prevent, respond to, recover from and mitigate all threats, hazards and emergencies.
State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)
Activated when disaster or emergency threatens the state, as well as prior to, during and after large scale events
Staffed by NDEM and reps from appropriate state agencies and volunteers, with responsibility for disaster response and recovery efforts

27. Nevada Division of Emergency Management/Homeland Security
The Nevada’s Division of Emergency Management/Homeland Security (NDEM) is a division of
the Department of Public Safety, NDEM Operates under the authority of NRS 414.
NDEM - Operations Section Briefing
11/7/2018

28. Nevada Division of Emergency Management/Homeland Security
Staff in on call 24-hours a day to assist local and tribal authorities in response to emergencies. In addition, they staff the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) when a disaster or emergency threatens, as well as prior to and during large scale events.
Depending on the incident, when the SEOC is activated, it is staffed by NDEM and representatives from the appropriate state agencies, volunteer, with responsibility for disaster response efforts

29. Nevada Division of Emergency Management/Homeland Security
Our Mission… Coordinate efforts to protect lives and property;
to prevent, respond to, recover form and mitigate all threats, hazards and emergencies.
Our Vision… A safer future that enhances safety and preparedness in Nevada
through strong leadership, collaboration and effective partnerships

30. Nevada VOAD - Recent Responses
Reno Air Races
Caughlin Fire
Washoe Drive Fire
Flood Watch 2012
James Glover II /Reuters

31. Concept: Activation or Always Active?
VOAD is always active and ready to respond.
Active through all phases: Preparedness, Response, Mitigation and Recovery. VOAD has value throughout all phases of the disaster cycle.
How Response Occurs:
The County Emergency Manager or Tribal Liaison contacts VOAD and asks for assistance.
Assistance cannot be requested by individuals or individual organizations seeking assistance.
VOAD coordinates needed response in collaboration with partner agencies and the area requesting assistance.
Incident Command System (ICS)
VOAD is part of Logistics in the ICS structure. Integration into the ICS structure is beneficial because it provides support for VOAD and enables VOAD to help lessen the burden on response services.

32. Spontaneous Volunteer and Donations Management
Callers can dial 2-1-1, call the Crisis Call Center, or call the REOC or EOC call center, usually staffed by CERT volunteers. Entries can also be made in the field using smart phones or tablets.
Volunteer and donor intake utilizes two simple forms that collect the needed information. Entries are time stamped to help with response documentation.
The information is transmitted in real time to the VOAD members staffing the VOAD seat at the REOC (if it is active for a response) or to with an active internet connection.
The VOAD members staffing the VOAD seat coordinate the gathered information in conjunction with VOAD partners and the Logistics Section Chief.
If donations cannot be utilized at that time, potential donors are contacted and asked to self-store donations until needed.
VOAD can assist in the vetting process for licensed or credentialed spontaneous volunteers . (Example: medical personnel from out of town)

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