2. What Is VOAD? VOAD is... not an agency not an organization an unofficial entity best described as a “convening mechanism” of organizations that could play a role in a disaster situation

3. Mission To encourage cooperation and coordination in planning for and responding to disasters so that: community-wide response will more effective, duplication of services will be minimized, more efficient service will be provided to those affected by a disaster.

4. Guiding Principles (the “4 Cs”) C ooperation—to create a climate for cooperation at all levels and to provide information C oordination—to coordinate policy among member organizations and to serve as a liaison, advocate, and community voice C ommunication—to disseminate information through newsletters, a directory, drills, and critiques C ollaboration—to work together to achieve specific goals and to undertake specific projects during disasters

5. History of VOAD National VOAD established in 1979 Southern California VOAD established soon thereafter SBVOAD 1990-1995: SBVOAD “1.0” established 2007: first county-wide steps towards reinstating SBVOAD “2.0” 2008: 2-year grant through Orfalea Family Foundation to jumpstart SBVOAD 2010: Grant extended through 2012

6. A Few of Our Members… A Few of Our Members… (Thanks, Jim!)

7. VOAD Member Categories Partner Members. Nonprofits with a mission to help in disaster preparedness, response, or recovery Affiliate Members. For-profit businesses willing to help pro-bono in disaster recovery Associate Members. Government agencies that partner with VOAD to help make our community response more robust

8. VOAD Structure

12. Subcommitees Food Preparation/Distribution. To plan, coordinate, and support the production and distribution of meals during a disaster “In-Kind” Donations. To receive spontaneous in-kind donations that arrive during a disaster, and in turn distribute items those affected Long-Term Recovery (Unmet Needs). To assist in the long term needs of those affected by disaster

13. Emergency Volunteer Center Physical center for untrained community members who wish to volunteer during disasters SBVOAD members and government agencies place requests to EVC for volunteers to help support their missions Volunteers are matched with appropriate opportunities

14. How Can You Prepare? Be “Red Cross Ready” Get/Build a Kit Make a Plan Be Informed Many employees will not follow a workplace emergency plan (like sheltering in place) if they don’t have a family plan in place.

16. Contact Information Eric Dahl, VOAD Coordinator (805)687-6675 edahl@VOADsbc.org www.VOADsbc.org