notes: COVID-19 and Oregon fires response Would you like to volunteer to help or to post a need during the current pandemic or fires in Oregon, or to donate goods and items? ORVOAD and the Oregon State Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are managing these needs and resources through the program below. Click on the link to set up your volunteer account to help, register your organization's needs and to donate resources. oregonrecovers.communityos.org For medical volunteer, please provide your information at https://serv-or.org/ Oregon Wildfire Resources Map of shelters for people and animals in response to the fires in Oregon. Red Cross - Find open shelters Find a hotel for emergency lodging - PDF ORVOAD is on Facebook as a resource to help meet needs.https://www.facebook.com/ORVOAD/ Solidarity We would like to take a moment to acknowledge that while the COVID-19 pandemic is consuming a lot of our attention, it has not stopped the violence and injustice that exists in the world, and this is very much true for the deep injustices that the black community is facing in the United States. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues who are feeling the pain of violence and injustice in our state and in our country. We welcome any input as to how we can ensure that ORVOAD acknowledges, listens and acts to make meaningful change around systemic racism. Transitions The time between June and July will mark a transition of leadership for ORVOAD. Michelle and Susan are so happy to welcome Rashad Bauman as the new President of ORVOAD. (Click here to read complete PDF version) Information sources on COVID-19 The State of Oregon's COVID-19 page The Oregon Health Authority's COVID-19 page Information from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries The World Health Organization's COVID-19 page The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 page Call, text, or email 211 for questions about COVID-19 or referrals to programs for food, shelter, health care and more. Topic Collection: COVID-19 Behavioral Health Resources ========== ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. -> COVID-19 and Oregon fires response Would you like to volunteer to help or to post a need during the current pandemic or fires in Oregon, or to donate goods and items? ORVOAD and the Oregon State Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are managing these needs and resources through the program below. Click on the link to set up your volunteer account to help, register your organization's needs and to donate resources. oregonrecovers.communityos.org For medical volunteer, please provide your information at https://serv-or.org/ Oregon Wildfire Resources Map of shelters for people and animals in response to the fires in Oregon. Red Cross - Find open shelters Find a hotel for emergency lodging - PDF ORVOAD is on Facebook as a resource to help meet needs.https://www.facebook.com/ORVOAD/ ------- Solidarity We would like to take a moment to acknowledge that while the COVID-19 pandemic is consuming a lot of our attention, it has not stopped the violence and injustice that exists in the world, and this is very much true for the deep injustices that the black community is facing in the United States. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues who are feeling the pain of violence and injustice in our state and in our country. We welcome any input as to how we can ensure that ORVOAD acknowledges, listens and acts to make meaningful change around systemic racism. Transitions The time between June and July will mark a transition of leadership for ORVOAD. Michelle and Susan are so happy to welcome Rashad Bauman as the new President of ORVOAD. (Click here to read complete PDF version) Information sources on COVID-19 The State of Oregon's COVID-19 page The Oregon Health Authority's COVID-19 page Information from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries The World Health Organization's COVID-19 page The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 page Call, text, or email 211 for questions about COVID-19 or referrals to programs for food, shelter, health care and more. Topic Collection: COVID-19 Behavioral Health Resources ========== ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. ------ ------ Long Term Recovery Groups (LTRGs) Oregon VOAD is currently supporting the following communities with Long Term Recovery Groups: https://orvoad.communityos.org/cms/LTRG
mission: ORVOAD Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster MISSION STATEMENT Through the Oregon Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster, association members maximize disaster preparedness, relief and recovery efforts for greater impact in communities in Oregon. CORE PRINCIPLES AND VALUES COOPERATION We will work together to overcome challenge. COORDINATION We effectively utilize resources to help communities prepare and recover . COMMUNICATION We develop and maintain effective channels for sharing information . . COLLABORATION We identify common goals and create shared solutions. -> ORVOAD Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster MISSION STATEMENT Through the Oregon Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster, association members maximize disaster preparedness, relief and recovery efforts for greater impact in communities in Oregon. CORE PRINCIPLES AND VALUES COOPERATION We will work together to overcome challenge. COORDINATION We effectively utilize resources to help communities prepare and recover . COMMUNICATION We develop and maintain effective channels for sharing information . . COLLABORATION We identify common goals and create shared solutions.

notes: ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams ------------------------------------------------------------ ORVOAD members with web sites include: Adventist Community Services is a national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, they provide Centers to collect and distribute food, water and needed supplies for disaster victims. They also provide and coordinate volunteer services and manage multi-agency warehouses for donated goods during times of disaster. American Baptist Churches of Oregon is an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches-USA. They provide food, clothing and vouchers for basic emergency needs during a disaster. American Red Cross - American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing shelter, food and clothing, casework services including medical needs and mental health services to victims of disasters. Volunteer led, their mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Catholic Charities is an affiliate of the Catholic Church. They are an international humanitarian agency involved in relief efforts. Church of the Brethren provides volunteers to clean up debris and to repair or rebuild homes for disaster survivors who lack sufficient resources to hire a contractor or other paid labor. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations. They have many programs to meet basic needs such as food and shelter during a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is involved in disaster relief, recovery and mitigation programs. They provide loans and grants for recovery to disaster victims. Lutheran Disaster Response is part of the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a nonprofit humanitarian services agency. During a disaster they provide basic needs such a food and clothing, and other services such as equipment and volunteers to assist in clean-up and rebuilding services. Mennonite Disaster Service is a network through which members of the Anabaptist Churches respond to those affected by disasters. Their main focus is on cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes with emphasis given to the elderly, disabled, ill, or single-parent families, using volunteer labor. Northwest Baptist Convention is a regional network of Baptist churches. During a disaster they provide food, clothing and basic needs assistance to victims. Northwest Medical Teams International – is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization. During a disaster they provide volunteers, medical services and funding to victims. Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a statewide network of 870 hunger-relief agencies. They distribute food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. During a disaster they collect and distribute food to victims. Salvation Army is an international evangelical part of the Christian Church; they provide food, water, and shelter to disaster victims and emergency workers. They also distribute cleanup supplies, coordinate volunteer rebuilding teams and set up warehouses to distribute reconstruction supplies. Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of the Catholic Church. They provide food and clothing to victims after a disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. They offer assistance to victims during a disaster in such areas as childcare, facilities use for shelter and counseling services. ============ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Voluntary-Organizations-Active-in-Disaster-ORVOAD/111052068918662 -------------------------- 3.4.1 Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (ORVOAD) http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/plans_train/docs/eop/eop_sa_d.pdf --- State VOADs (Map / US) http://nvoad.org/member/statevoad -> ========== ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams ------------------------------------------------------------ ORVOAD members with web sites include: Adventist Community Services is a national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, they provide Centers to collect and distribute food, water and needed supplies for disaster victims. They also provide and coordinate volunteer services and manage multi-agency warehouses for donated goods during times of disaster. American Baptist Churches of Oregon is an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches-USA. They provide food, clothing and vouchers for basic emergency needs during a disaster. American Red Cross - American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing shelter, food and clothing, casework services including medical needs and mental health services to victims of disasters. Volunteer led, their mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Catholic Charities is an affiliate of the Catholic Church. They are an international humanitarian agency involved in relief efforts. Church of the Brethren provides volunteers to clean up debris and to repair or rebuild homes for disaster survivors who lack sufficient resources to hire a contractor or other paid labor. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations. They have many programs to meet basic needs such as food and shelter during a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is involved in disaster relief, recovery and mitigation programs. They provide loans and grants for recovery to disaster victims. Lutheran Disaster Response is part of the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a nonprofit humanitarian services agency. During a disaster they provide basic needs such a food and clothing, and other services such as equipment and volunteers to assist in clean-up and rebuilding services. Mennonite Disaster Service is a network through which members of the Anabaptist Churches respond to those affected by disasters. Their main focus is on cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes with emphasis given to the elderly, disabled, ill, or single-parent families, using volunteer labor. Northwest Baptist Convention is a regional network of Baptist churches. During a disaster they provide food, clothing and basic needs assistance to victims. Northwest Medical Teams International – is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization. During a disaster they provide volunteers, medical services and funding to victims. Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a statewide network of 870 hunger-relief agencies. They distribute food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. During a disaster they collect and distribute food to victims. Salvation Army is an international evangelical part of the Christian Church; they provide food, water, and shelter to disaster victims and emergency workers. They also distribute cleanup supplies, coordinate volunteer rebuilding teams and set up warehouses to distribute reconstruction supplies. Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of the Catholic Church. They provide food and clothing to victims after a disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. They offer assistance to victims during a disaster in such areas as childcare, facilities use for shelter and counseling services. ============ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Voluntary-Organizations-Active-in-Disaster-ORVOAD/111052068918662 -------------------------- 3.4.1 Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (ORVOAD) http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/plans_train/docs/eop/eop_sa_d.pdf --- State VOADs (Map / US) http://nvoad.org/member/statevoad
mission: -> ORVOAD Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster COVID-19 and Oregon fires response Would you like to volunteer to help or to post a need during the current pandemic or fires in Oregon, or to donate goods and items? ORVOAD and the Oregon State Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are managing these needs and resources through the program below. Click on the link to set up your volunteer account to help, register your organization's needs and to donate resources. oregonrecovers.communityos.org

notes: ========== ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams ------------------------------------------------------------ ORVOAD members with web sites include: Adventist Community Services is a national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, they provide Centers to collect and distribute food, water and needed supplies for disaster victims. They also provide and coordinate volunteer services and manage multi-agency warehouses for donated goods during times of disaster. American Baptist Churches of Oregon is an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches-USA. They provide food, clothing and vouchers for basic emergency needs during a disaster. American Red Cross - American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing shelter, food and clothing, casework services including medical needs and mental health services to victims of disasters. Volunteer led, their mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Catholic Charities is an affiliate of the Catholic Church. They are an international humanitarian agency involved in relief efforts. Church of the Brethren provides volunteers to clean up debris and to repair or rebuild homes for disaster survivors who lack sufficient resources to hire a contractor or other paid labor. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations. They have many programs to meet basic needs such as food and shelter during a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is involved in disaster relief, recovery and mitigation programs. They provide loans and grants for recovery to disaster victims. Lutheran Disaster Response is part of the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a nonprofit humanitarian services agency. During a disaster they provide basic needs such a food and clothing, and other services such as equipment and volunteers to assist in clean-up and rebuilding services. Mennonite Disaster Service is a network through which members of the Anabaptist Churches respond to those affected by disasters. Their main focus is on cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes with emphasis given to the elderly, disabled, ill, or single-parent families, using volunteer labor. Northwest Baptist Convention is a regional network of Baptist churches. During a disaster they provide food, clothing and basic needs assistance to victims. Northwest Medical Teams International – is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization. During a disaster they provide volunteers, medical services and funding to victims. Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a statewide network of 870 hunger-relief agencies. They distribute food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. During a disaster they collect and distribute food to victims. Salvation Army is an international evangelical part of the Christian Church; they provide food, water, and shelter to disaster victims and emergency workers. They also distribute cleanup supplies, coordinate volunteer rebuilding teams and set up warehouses to distribute reconstruction supplies. Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of the Catholic Church. They provide food and clothing to victims after a disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. They offer assistance to victims during a disaster in such areas as childcare, facilities use for shelter and counseling services. ============ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Voluntary-Organizations-Active-in-Disaster-ORVOAD/111052068918662 -------------------------- 3.4.1 Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (ORVOAD) http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/plans_train/docs/eop/eop_sa_d.pdf --- State VOADs (Map / US) http://nvoad.org/member/statevoad -> COVID-19 and Oregon fires response Would you like to volunteer to help or to post a need during the current pandemic or fires in Oregon, or to donate goods and items? ORVOAD and the Oregon State Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are managing these needs and resources through the program below. Click on the link to set up your volunteer account to help, register your organization's needs and to donate resources. oregonrecovers.communityos.org For medical volunteer, please provide your information at https://serv-or.org/ Oregon Wildfire Resources Map of shelters for people and animals in response to the fires in Oregon. Red Cross - Find open shelters Find a hotel for emergency lodging - PDF ORVOAD is on Facebook as a resource to help meet needs.https://www.facebook.com/ORVOAD/ Solidarity We would like to take a moment to acknowledge that while the COVID-19 pandemic is consuming a lot of our attention, it has not stopped the violence and injustice that exists in the world, and this is very much true for the deep injustices that the black community is facing in the United States. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues who are feeling the pain of violence and injustice in our state and in our country. We welcome any input as to how we can ensure that ORVOAD acknowledges, listens and acts to make meaningful change around systemic racism. Transitions The time between June and July will mark a transition of leadership for ORVOAD. Michelle and Susan are so happy to welcome Rashad Bauman as the new President of ORVOAD. (Click here to read complete PDF version) Information sources on COVID-19 The State of Oregon's COVID-19 page The Oregon Health Authority's COVID-19 page Information from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries The World Health Organization's COVID-19 page The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 page Call, text, or email 211 for questions about COVID-19 or referrals to programs for food, shelter, health care and more. Topic Collection: COVID-19 Behavioral Health Resources ========== ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution.
mission: ORVOAD Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster COVID-19 and Oregon fires response Would you like to volunteer to help or to post a need during the current pandemic or fires in Oregon, or to donate goods and items? ORVOAD and the Oregon State Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are managing these needs and resources through the program below. Click on the link to set up your volunteer account to help, register your organization's needs and to donate resources. oregonrecovers.communityos.org -> ORVOAD Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster MISSION STATEMENT Through the Oregon Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster, association members maximize disaster preparedness, relief and recovery efforts for greater impact in communities in Oregon. CORE PRINCIPLES AND VALUES COOPERATION We will work together to overcome challenge. COORDINATION We effectively utilize resources to help communities prepare and recover . COMMUNICATION We develop and maintain effective channels for sharing information . . COLLABORATION We identify common goals and create shared solutions.
cat_notes: History from CA of NVOAD/VOAD/COAD http://www.calvoad.org/files/VOAD_Toolkit.doc ------------- UNTIL UPDATE FROM WEBSITE INFO is reviewed for update, here is some info collected - CRWRC Disaster Response Services Regional or Project Manager FEMA Region X * Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington - Jay De Boer, cell phone 253-209-5186 http://www.crcna.org/pages/crwrc_drscontacts.cfm -- -> Old History - SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams ------------------------------------------------------------ ORVOAD members with web sites include: Adventist Community Services is a national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, they provide Centers to collect and distribute food, water and needed supplies for disaster victims. They also provide and coordinate volunteer services and manage multi-agency warehouses for donated goods during times of disaster. American Baptist Churches of Oregon is an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches-USA. They provide food, clothing and vouchers for basic emergency needs during a disaster. American Red Cross - American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing shelter, food and clothing, casework services including medical needs and mental health services to victims of disasters. Volunteer led, their mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Catholic Charities is an affiliate of the Catholic Church. They are an international humanitarian agency involved in relief efforts. Church of the Brethren provides volunteers to clean up debris and to repair or rebuild homes for disaster survivors who lack sufficient resources to hire a contractor or other paid labor. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations. They have many programs to meet basic needs such as food and shelter during a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is involved in disaster relief, recovery and mitigation programs. They provide loans and grants for recovery to disaster victims. Lutheran Disaster Response is part of the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a nonprofit humanitarian services agency. During a disaster they provide basic needs such a food and clothing, and other services such as equipment and volunteers to assist in clean-up and rebuilding services. Mennonite Disaster Service is a network through which members of the Anabaptist Churches respond to those affected by disasters. Their main focus is on cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes with emphasis given to the elderly, disabled, ill, or single-parent families, using volunteer labor. Northwest Baptist Convention is a regional network of Baptist churches. During a disaster they provide food, clothing and basic needs assistance to victims. Northwest Medical Teams International – is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization. During a disaster they provide volunteers, medical services and funding to victims. Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a statewide network of 870 hunger-relief agencies. They distribute food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. During a disaster they collect and distribute food to victims. Salvation Army is an international evangelical part of the Christian Church; they provide food, water, and shelter to disaster victims and emergency workers. They also distribute cleanup supplies, coordinate volunteer rebuilding teams and set up warehouses to distribute reconstruction supplies. Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of the Catholic Church. They provide food and clothing to victims after a disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. They offer assistance to victims during a disaster in such areas as childcare, facilities use for shelter and counseling services. ============ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Voluntary-Organizations-Active-in-Disaster-ORVOAD/111052068918662 -------------------------- 3.4.1 Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (ORVOAD) http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/plans_train/docs/eop/eop_sa_d.pdf --- State VOADs (Map / US) http://nvoad.org/member/statevoad ================= History from CA of NVOAD/VOAD/COAD http://www.calvoad.org/files/VOAD_Toolkit.doc ------------- UNTIL UPDATE FROM WEBSITE INFO is reviewed for update, here is some info collected - CRWRC Disaster Response Services Regional or Project Manager FEMA Region X * Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington - Jay De Boer, cell phone 253-209-5186 http://www.crcna.org/pages/crwrc_drscontacts.cfm --

notes: ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams ------------------------------------------------------------ ORVOAD members with web sites include: Adventist Community Services is a national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, they provide Centers to collect and distribute food, water and needed supplies for disaster victims. They also provide and coordinate volunteer services and manage multi-agency warehouses for donated goods during times of disaster. American Baptist Churches of Oregon is an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches-USA. They provide food, clothing and vouchers for basic emergency needs during a disaster. American Red Cross - American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing shelter, food and clothing, casework services including medical needs and mental health services to victims of disasters. Volunteer led, their mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Catholic Charities is an affiliate of the Catholic Church. They are an international humanitarian agency involved in relief efforts. Church of the Brethren provides volunteers to clean up debris and to repair or rebuild homes for disaster survivors who lack sufficient resources to hire a contractor or other paid labor. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations. They have many programs to meet basic needs such as food and shelter during a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is involved in disaster relief, recovery and mitigation programs. They provide loans and grants for recovery to disaster victims. Lutheran Disaster Response is part of the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a nonprofit humanitarian services agency. During a disaster they provide basic needs such a food and clothing, and other services such as equipment and volunteers to assist in clean-up and rebuilding services. Mennonite Disaster Service is a network through which members of the Anabaptist Churches respond to those affected by disasters. Their main focus is on cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes with emphasis given to the elderly, disabled, ill, or single-parent families, using volunteer labor. Northwest Baptist Convention is a regional network of Baptist churches. During a disaster they provide food, clothing and basic needs assistance to victims. Northwest Medical Teams International – is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization. During a disaster they provide volunteers, medical services and funding to victims. Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a statewide network of 870 hunger-relief agencies. They distribute food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. During a disaster they collect and distribute food to victims. Salvation Army is an international evangelical part of the Christian Church; they provide food, water, and shelter to disaster victims and emergency workers. They also distribute cleanup supplies, coordinate volunteer rebuilding teams and set up warehouses to distribute reconstruction supplies. Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of the Catholic Church. They provide food and clothing to victims after a disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. They offer assistance to victims during a disaster in such areas as childcare, facilities use for shelter and counseling services. -------------------------- 3.4.1 Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (ORVOAD) http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/plans_train/docs/eop/eop_sa_d.pdf --- State VOADs (Map / US) http://nvoad.org/member/statevoad -> ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams ------------------------------------------------------------ ORVOAD members with web sites include: Adventist Community Services is a national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, they provide Centers to collect and distribute food, water and needed supplies for disaster victims. They also provide and coordinate volunteer services and manage multi-agency warehouses for donated goods during times of disaster. American Baptist Churches of Oregon is an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches-USA. They provide food, clothing and vouchers for basic emergency needs during a disaster. American Red Cross - American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing shelter, food and clothing, casework services including medical needs and mental health services to victims of disasters. Volunteer led, their mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Catholic Charities is an affiliate of the Catholic Church. They are an international humanitarian agency involved in relief efforts. Church of the Brethren provides volunteers to clean up debris and to repair or rebuild homes for disaster survivors who lack sufficient resources to hire a contractor or other paid labor. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations. They have many programs to meet basic needs such as food and shelter during a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is involved in disaster relief, recovery and mitigation programs. They provide loans and grants for recovery to disaster victims. Lutheran Disaster Response is part of the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a nonprofit humanitarian services agency. During a disaster they provide basic needs such a food and clothing, and other services such as equipment and volunteers to assist in clean-up and rebuilding services. Mennonite Disaster Service is a network through which members of the Anabaptist Churches respond to those affected by disasters. Their main focus is on cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes with emphasis given to the elderly, disabled, ill, or single-parent families, using volunteer labor. Northwest Baptist Convention is a regional network of Baptist churches. During a disaster they provide food, clothing and basic needs assistance to victims. Northwest Medical Teams International – is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization. During a disaster they provide volunteers, medical services and funding to victims. Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a statewide network of 870 hunger-relief agencies. They distribute food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. During a disaster they collect and distribute food to victims. Salvation Army is an international evangelical part of the Christian Church; they provide food, water, and shelter to disaster victims and emergency workers. They also distribute cleanup supplies, coordinate volunteer rebuilding teams and set up warehouses to distribute reconstruction supplies. Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of the Catholic Church. They provide food and clothing to victims after a disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. They offer assistance to victims during a disaster in such areas as childcare, facilities use for shelter and counseling services. ============ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Voluntary-Organizations-Active-in-Disaster-ORVOAD/111052068918662 -------------------------- 3.4.1 Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (ORVOAD) http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/plans_train/docs/eop/eop_sa_d.pdf --- State VOADs (Map / US) http://nvoad.org/member/statevoad

notes: ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams ------------------------------------------------------------ ORVOAD members with web sites include: Adventist Community Services is a national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, they provide Centers to collect and distribute food, water and needed supplies for disaster victims. They also provide and coordinate volunteer services and manage multi-agency warehouses for donated goods during times of disaster. American Baptist Churches of Oregon is an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches-USA. They provide food, clothing and vouchers for basic emergency needs during a disaster. American Red Cross - American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing shelter, food and clothing, casework services including medical needs and mental health services to victims of disasters. Volunteer led, their mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Catholic Charities is an affiliate of the Catholic Church. They are an international humanitarian agency involved in relief efforts. Church of the Brethren provides volunteers to clean up debris and to repair or rebuild homes for disaster survivors who lack sufficient resources to hire a contractor or other paid labor. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations. They have many programs to meet basic needs such as food and shelter during a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is involved in disaster relief, recovery and mitigation programs. They provide loans and grants for recovery to disaster victims. Lutheran Disaster Response is part of the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a nonprofit humanitarian services agency. During a disaster they provide basic needs such a food and clothing, and other services such as equipment and volunteers to assist in clean-up and rebuilding services. Mennonite Disaster Service is a network through which members of the Anabaptist Churches respond to those affected by disasters. Their main focus is on cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes with emphasis given to the elderly, disabled, ill, or single-parent families, using volunteer labor. Northwest Baptist Convention is a regional network of Baptist churches. During a disaster they provide food, clothing and basic needs assistance to victims. Northwest Medical Teams International – is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization. During a disaster they provide volunteers, medical services and funding to victims. Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a statewide network of 870 hunger-relief agencies. They distribute food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. During a disaster they collect and distribute food to victims. Salvation Army is an international evangelical part of the Christian Church; they provide food, water, and shelter to disaster victims and emergency workers. They also distribute cleanup supplies, coordinate volunteer rebuilding teams and set up warehouses to distribute reconstruction supplies. Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of the Catholic Church. They provide food and clothing to victims after a disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. They offer assistance to victims during a disaster in such areas as childcare, facilities use for shelter and counseling services. -------------------------- 3.4.1 Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (ORVOAD) http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/plans_train/docs/eop/eop_sa_d.pdf -> ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams ------------------------------------------------------------ ORVOAD members with web sites include: Adventist Community Services is a national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, they provide Centers to collect and distribute food, water and needed supplies for disaster victims. They also provide and coordinate volunteer services and manage multi-agency warehouses for donated goods during times of disaster. American Baptist Churches of Oregon is an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches-USA. They provide food, clothing and vouchers for basic emergency needs during a disaster. American Red Cross - American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing shelter, food and clothing, casework services including medical needs and mental health services to victims of disasters. Volunteer led, their mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Catholic Charities is an affiliate of the Catholic Church. They are an international humanitarian agency involved in relief efforts. Church of the Brethren provides volunteers to clean up debris and to repair or rebuild homes for disaster survivors who lack sufficient resources to hire a contractor or other paid labor. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations. They have many programs to meet basic needs such as food and shelter during a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is involved in disaster relief, recovery and mitigation programs. They provide loans and grants for recovery to disaster victims. Lutheran Disaster Response is part of the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a nonprofit humanitarian services agency. During a disaster they provide basic needs such a food and clothing, and other services such as equipment and volunteers to assist in clean-up and rebuilding services. Mennonite Disaster Service is a network through which members of the Anabaptist Churches respond to those affected by disasters. Their main focus is on cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes with emphasis given to the elderly, disabled, ill, or single-parent families, using volunteer labor. Northwest Baptist Convention is a regional network of Baptist churches. During a disaster they provide food, clothing and basic needs assistance to victims. Northwest Medical Teams International – is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization. During a disaster they provide volunteers, medical services and funding to victims. Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a statewide network of 870 hunger-relief agencies. They distribute food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. During a disaster they collect and distribute food to victims. Salvation Army is an international evangelical part of the Christian Church; they provide food, water, and shelter to disaster victims and emergency workers. They also distribute cleanup supplies, coordinate volunteer rebuilding teams and set up warehouses to distribute reconstruction supplies. Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of the Catholic Church. They provide food and clothing to victims after a disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. They offer assistance to victims during a disaster in such areas as childcare, facilities use for shelter and counseling services. -------------------------- 3.4.1 Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (ORVOAD) http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/plans_train/docs/eop/eop_sa_d.pdf --- State VOADs (Map / US) http://nvoad.org/member/statevoad

notes: ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams ------------------------------------------------------------ ORVOAD members with web sites include: Adventist Community Services is a national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, they provide Centers to collect and distribute food, water and needed supplies for disaster victims. They also provide and coordinate volunteer services and manage multi-agency warehouses for donated goods during times of disaster. American Baptist Churches of Oregon is an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches-USA. They provide food, clothing and vouchers for basic emergency needs during a disaster. American Red Cross - American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing shelter, food and clothing, casework services including medical needs and mental health services to victims of disasters. Volunteer led, their mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Catholic Charities is an affiliate of the Catholic Church. They are an international humanitarian agency involved in relief efforts. Church of the Brethren provides volunteers to clean up debris and to repair or rebuild homes for disaster survivors who lack sufficient resources to hire a contractor or other paid labor. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations. They have many programs to meet basic needs such as food and shelter during a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is involved in disaster relief, recovery and mitigation programs. They provide loans and grants for recovery to disaster victims. Lutheran Disaster Response is part of the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a nonprofit humanitarian services agency. During a disaster they provide basic needs such a food and clothing, and other services such as equipment and volunteers to assist in clean-up and rebuilding services. Mennonite Disaster Service is a network through which members of the Anabaptist Churches respond to those affected by disasters. Their main focus is on cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes with emphasis given to the elderly, disabled, ill, or single-parent families, using volunteer labor. Northwest Baptist Convention is a regional network of Baptist churches. During a disaster they provide food, clothing and basic needs assistance to victims. Northwest Medical Teams International – is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization. During a disaster they provide volunteers, medical services and funding to victims. Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a statewide network of 870 hunger-relief agencies. They distribute food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. During a disaster they collect and distribute food to victims. Salvation Army is an international evangelical part of the Christian Church; they provide food, water, and shelter to disaster victims and emergency workers. They also distribute cleanup supplies, coordinate volunteer rebuilding teams and set up warehouses to distribute reconstruction supplies. Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of the Catholic Church. They provide food and clothing to victims after a disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. They offer assistance to victims during a disaster in such areas as childcare, facilities use for shelter and counseling services. -------------- -> ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams ------------------------------------------------------------ ORVOAD members with web sites include: Adventist Community Services is a national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, they provide Centers to collect and distribute food, water and needed supplies for disaster victims. They also provide and coordinate volunteer services and manage multi-agency warehouses for donated goods during times of disaster. American Baptist Churches of Oregon is an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches-USA. They provide food, clothing and vouchers for basic emergency needs during a disaster. American Red Cross - American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing shelter, food and clothing, casework services including medical needs and mental health services to victims of disasters. Volunteer led, their mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Catholic Charities is an affiliate of the Catholic Church. They are an international humanitarian agency involved in relief efforts. Church of the Brethren provides volunteers to clean up debris and to repair or rebuild homes for disaster survivors who lack sufficient resources to hire a contractor or other paid labor. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations. They have many programs to meet basic needs such as food and shelter during a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is involved in disaster relief, recovery and mitigation programs. They provide loans and grants for recovery to disaster victims. Lutheran Disaster Response is part of the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a nonprofit humanitarian services agency. During a disaster they provide basic needs such a food and clothing, and other services such as equipment and volunteers to assist in clean-up and rebuilding services. Mennonite Disaster Service is a network through which members of the Anabaptist Churches respond to those affected by disasters. Their main focus is on cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes with emphasis given to the elderly, disabled, ill, or single-parent families, using volunteer labor. Northwest Baptist Convention is a regional network of Baptist churches. During a disaster they provide food, clothing and basic needs assistance to victims. Northwest Medical Teams International – is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization. During a disaster they provide volunteers, medical services and funding to victims. Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a statewide network of 870 hunger-relief agencies. They distribute food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. During a disaster they collect and distribute food to victims. Salvation Army is an international evangelical part of the Christian Church; they provide food, water, and shelter to disaster victims and emergency workers. They also distribute cleanup supplies, coordinate volunteer rebuilding teams and set up warehouses to distribute reconstruction supplies. Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of the Catholic Church. They provide food and clothing to victims after a disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. They offer assistance to victims during a disaster in such areas as childcare, facilities use for shelter and counseling services. -------------------------- 3.4.1 Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (ORVOAD) http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/OEM/plans_train/docs/eop/eop_sa_d.pdf

notes: ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams ------------------------------------------------------------ ORVOAD members with web sites include: Adventist Community Services is a national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, they provide Centers to collect and distribute food, water and needed supplies for disaster victims. They also provide and coordinate volunteer services and manage multi-agency warehouses for donated goods during times of disaster. American Baptist Churches of Oregon is an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches-USA. They provide food, clothing and vouchers for basic emergency needs during a disaster. American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing shelter, food and clothing, casework services including medical needs and mental health services to victims of disasters. Volunteer led, their mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Catholic Charities is an affiliate of the Catholic Church. They are an international humanitarian agency involved in relief efforts. Church of the Brethren provides volunteers to clean up debris and to repair or rebuild homes for disaster survivors who lack sufficient resources to hire a contractor or other paid labor. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations. They have many programs to meet basic needs such as food and shelter during a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is involved in disaster relief, recovery and mitigation programs. They provide loans and grants for recovery to disaster victims. Lutheran Disaster Response is part of the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a nonprofit humanitarian services agency. During a disaster they provide basic needs such a food and clothing, and other services such as equipment and volunteers to assist in clean-up and rebuilding services. Mennonite Disaster Service is a network through which members of the Anabaptist Churches respond to those affected by disasters. Their main focus is on cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes with emphasis given to the elderly, disabled, ill, or single-parent families, using volunteer labor. Northwest Baptist Convention is a regional network of Baptist churches. During a disaster they provide food, clothing and basic needs assistance to victims. Northwest Medical Teams International – is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization. During a disaster they provide volunteers, medical services and funding to victims. Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a statewide network of 870 hunger-relief agencies. They distribute food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. During a disaster they collect and distribute food to victims. Salvation Army is an international evangelical part of the Christian Church; they provide food, water, and shelter to disaster victims and emergency workers. They also distribute cleanup supplies, coordinate volunteer rebuilding teams and set up warehouses to distribute reconstruction supplies. Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of the Catholic Church. They provide food and clothing to victims after a disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. They offer assistance to victims during a disaster in such areas as childcare, facilities use for shelter and counseling services. -> ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams ------------------------------------------------------------ ORVOAD members with web sites include: Adventist Community Services is a national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, they provide Centers to collect and distribute food, water and needed supplies for disaster victims. They also provide and coordinate volunteer services and manage multi-agency warehouses for donated goods during times of disaster. American Baptist Churches of Oregon is an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches-USA. They provide food, clothing and vouchers for basic emergency needs during a disaster. American Red Cross - American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing shelter, food and clothing, casework services including medical needs and mental health services to victims of disasters. Volunteer led, their mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Catholic Charities is an affiliate of the Catholic Church. They are an international humanitarian agency involved in relief efforts. Church of the Brethren provides volunteers to clean up debris and to repair or rebuild homes for disaster survivors who lack sufficient resources to hire a contractor or other paid labor. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations. They have many programs to meet basic needs such as food and shelter during a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is involved in disaster relief, recovery and mitigation programs. They provide loans and grants for recovery to disaster victims. Lutheran Disaster Response is part of the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a nonprofit humanitarian services agency. During a disaster they provide basic needs such a food and clothing, and other services such as equipment and volunteers to assist in clean-up and rebuilding services. Mennonite Disaster Service is a network through which members of the Anabaptist Churches respond to those affected by disasters. Their main focus is on cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes with emphasis given to the elderly, disabled, ill, or single-parent families, using volunteer labor. Northwest Baptist Convention is a regional network of Baptist churches. During a disaster they provide food, clothing and basic needs assistance to victims. Northwest Medical Teams International – is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization. During a disaster they provide volunteers, medical services and funding to victims. Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a statewide network of 870 hunger-relief agencies. They distribute food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. During a disaster they collect and distribute food to victims. Salvation Army is an international evangelical part of the Christian Church; they provide food, water, and shelter to disaster victims and emergency workers. They also distribute cleanup supplies, coordinate volunteer rebuilding teams and set up warehouses to distribute reconstruction supplies. Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of the Catholic Church. They provide food and clothing to victims after a disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. They offer assistance to victims during a disaster in such areas as childcare, facilities use for shelter and counseling services. --------------

cat_notes: History from CA of NVOAD/VOAD/COAD http://www.calvoad.org/files/VOAD_Toolkit.doc -> History from CA of NVOAD/VOAD/COAD http://www.calvoad.org/files/VOAD_Toolkit.doc ------------- UNTIL UPDATE FROM WEBSITE INFO is reviewed for update, here is some info collected - CRWRC Disaster Response Services Regional or Project Manager FEMA Region X * Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington - Jay De Boer, cell phone 253-209-5186 http://www.crcna.org/pages/crwrc_drscontacts.cfm --

cat_notes: -> History from CA of NVOAD/VOAD/COAD http://www.calvoad.org/files/VOAD_Toolkit.doc

parish: -> Multnomah
region: NorthWest -> Statewide

name: VOAD (Oregon) ORVOAD -> VOAD, ORVOAD, Oregon
notes: ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams ------------------------------------------------------------ ORVOAD members with web sites include: Adventist Community Services is a national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, they provide Centers to collect and distribute food, water and needed supplies for disaster victims. They also provide and coordinate volunteer services and manage multi-agency warehouses for donated goods during times of disaster. American Baptist Churches of Oregon is an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches-USA. They provide food, clothing and vouchers for basic emergency needs during a disaster. American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing shelter, food and clothing, casework services including medical needs and mental health services to victims of disasters. Volunteer led, their mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Catholic Charities is an affiliate of the Catholic Church. They are an international humanitarian agency involved in relief efforts. Church of the Brethren provides volunteers to clean up debris and to repair or rebuild homes for disaster survivors who lack sufficient resources to hire a contractor or other paid labor. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations. They have many programs to meet basic needs such as food and shelter during a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is involved in disaster relief, recovery and mitigation programs. They provide loans and grants for recovery to disaster victims. Lutheran Disaster Response is part of the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a nonprofit humanitarian services agency. During a disaster they provide basic needs such a food and clothing, and other services such as equipment and volunteers to assist in clean-up and rebuilding services. Mennonite Disaster Service is a network through which members of the Anabaptist Churches respond to those affected by disasters. Their main focus is on cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes with emphasis given to the elderly, disabled, ill, or single-parent families, using volunteer labor. Northwest Baptist Convention is a regional network of Baptist churches. During a disaster they provide food, clothing and basic needs assistance to victims. Northwest Medical Teams International – is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization. During a disaster they provide volunteers, medical services and funding to victims. Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a statewide network of 870 hunger-relief agencies. They distribute food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. During a disaster they collect and distribute food to victims. Salvation Army is an international evangelical part of the Christian Church; they provide food, water, and shelter to disaster victims and emergency workers. They also distribute cleanup supplies, coordinate volunteer rebuilding teams and set up warehouses to distribute reconstruction supplies. Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of the Catholic Church. They provide food and clothing to victims after a disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. They offer assistance to victims during a disaster in such areas as childcare, facilities use for shelter and counseling services. -> ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams ------------------------------------------------------------ ORVOAD members with web sites include: Adventist Community Services is a national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, they provide Centers to collect and distribute food, water and needed supplies for disaster victims. They also provide and coordinate volunteer services and manage multi-agency warehouses for donated goods during times of disaster. American Baptist Churches of Oregon is an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches-USA. They provide food, clothing and vouchers for basic emergency needs during a disaster. American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing shelter, food and clothing, casework services including medical needs and mental health services to victims of disasters. Volunteer led, their mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Catholic Charities is an affiliate of the Catholic Church. They are an international humanitarian agency involved in relief efforts. Church of the Brethren provides volunteers to clean up debris and to repair or rebuild homes for disaster survivors who lack sufficient resources to hire a contractor or other paid labor. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations. They have many programs to meet basic needs such as food and shelter during a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is involved in disaster relief, recovery and mitigation programs. They provide loans and grants for recovery to disaster victims. Lutheran Disaster Response is part of the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a nonprofit humanitarian services agency. During a disaster they provide basic needs such a food and clothing, and other services such as equipment and volunteers to assist in clean-up and rebuilding services. Mennonite Disaster Service is a network through which members of the Anabaptist Churches respond to those affected by disasters. Their main focus is on cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes with emphasis given to the elderly, disabled, ill, or single-parent families, using volunteer labor. Northwest Baptist Convention is a regional network of Baptist churches. During a disaster they provide food, clothing and basic needs assistance to victims. Northwest Medical Teams International – is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization. During a disaster they provide volunteers, medical services and funding to victims. Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a statewide network of 870 hunger-relief agencies. They distribute food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. During a disaster they collect and distribute food to victims. Salvation Army is an international evangelical part of the Christian Church; they provide food, water, and shelter to disaster victims and emergency workers. They also distribute cleanup supplies, coordinate volunteer rebuilding teams and set up warehouses to distribute reconstruction supplies. Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of the Catholic Church. They provide food and clothing to victims after a disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. They offer assistance to victims during a disaster in such areas as childcare, facilities use for shelter and counseling services.
region: Pacific Northwest -> NorthWest
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notes: ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams -> ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams ------------------------------------------------------------ ORVOAD members with web sites include: Adventist Community Services is a national, humanitarian agency involved in relief and community action programs. Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, they provide Centers to collect and distribute food, water and needed supplies for disaster victims. They also provide and coordinate volunteer services and manage multi-agency warehouses for donated goods during times of disaster. American Baptist Churches of Oregon is an affiliate of the American Baptist Churches-USA. They provide food, clothing and vouchers for basic emergency needs during a disaster. American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization providing shelter, food and clothing, casework services including medical needs and mental health services to victims of disasters. Volunteer led, their mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Catholic Charities is an affiliate of the Catholic Church. They are an international humanitarian agency involved in relief efforts. Church of the Brethren provides volunteers to clean up debris and to repair or rebuild homes for disaster survivors who lack sufficient resources to hire a contractor or other paid labor. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is a statewide association of Christian denominations. They have many programs to meet basic needs such as food and shelter during a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is involved in disaster relief, recovery and mitigation programs. They provide loans and grants for recovery to disaster victims. Lutheran Disaster Response is part of the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a nonprofit humanitarian services agency. During a disaster they provide basic needs such a food and clothing, and other services such as equipment and volunteers to assist in clean-up and rebuilding services. Mennonite Disaster Service is a network through which members of the Anabaptist Churches respond to those affected by disasters. Their main focus is on cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes with emphasis given to the elderly, disabled, ill, or single-parent families, using volunteer labor. Northwest Baptist Convention is a regional network of Baptist churches. During a disaster they provide food, clothing and basic needs assistance to victims. Northwest Medical Teams International – is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization. During a disaster they provide volunteers, medical services and funding to victims. Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a statewide network of 870 hunger-relief agencies. They distribute food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. During a disaster they collect and distribute food to victims. Salvation Army is an international evangelical part of the Christian Church; they provide food, water, and shelter to disaster victims and emergency workers. They also distribute cleanup supplies, coordinate volunteer rebuilding teams and set up warehouses to distribute reconstruction supplies. Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization of the Catholic Church. They provide food and clothing to victims after a disaster. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is an international humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. They offer assistance to victims during a disaster in such areas as childcare, facilities use for shelter and counseling services.

address: P. O. Box 10 -> P.O. Box 10
notes: ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm -> ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm Oregon VOAD Interim President & Treasurer: Norene Goplen Lutheran Disaster Response 503-731-9519 lutheranadvocate@aol.com Organizational Affiliation: Northwest Medical Teams
region: NorthWest -> Pacific Northwest
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notes: ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. -> ORVOAD - Working Cooperatively in a Crisis Following a disaster, ORVOAD convenes its members and other agencies to discuss how they will work together cooperatively in the crisis. ORVOAD does not itself deliver services. Instead, its members independently meet relief and recovery needs within the cooperative framework the organization makes possible. ORVOAD coordinates planning by the many voluntary agencies responding to a disaster so they provide more effective service with less duplication when a disaster strikes. MEMBERS: Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is not intended to be a competing agency but an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identity and independence yet works closely with other agencies to improve services and eliminate unnecessary duplication. ORVOAD consists of voluntary and state government organizations with disaster relief roles. VOAD functions include animal control, building repair, child care, clean up, clothing, communication, counseling, damage assessment, disaster welfare inquiry, financial assistance, food, human relations, mass care, sheltering, transportation, volunteer staffing, and warehousing and bulk distribution. SEE resource links: http://orvoad.org/links.htm

name: VOAD (Oregon) -> VOAD - ORVOAD (Oregon)