Nevada VOAD Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

National VOAD

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.)

“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

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.

Nevada VOAD Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 www.servnv.org or 775-326-6050 Washoe County

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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