KANSAS CITY REGIONAL COAD
(Community Organizations Active in Disasters)
Cooperation, Communication, Coordination, & Collaboration
The next general membership meeting will be hybrid on May 21st at 1:30 p.m. both on Webex and in person at the American Red Cross: 6601 Winchester Ave., Suite 110, KCMO 64133. The featured presentation will be on Public Health Emergency Preparedness.
About Us
The COAD is a network of local organizations, public and private agencies, and nonprofits that partner to plan for, respond to, and help communities recover from disasters. Effective coordination and collaboration across these different sectors facilitates a more rapid response thereby reducing human suffering. To maximize our impact, the Kansas City Regional COAD is also, a 501c3 nonprofit. We look forward to sharing our mission with you!
Committees
Committees play a vital role in emergency response and recovery by facilitating coordinated efforts, ensuring comprehensive planning, and enabling effective communication and resource allocation among various stakeholders. The COAD stands firm that committees are the heart of our organization. Each of our committees is listed below and there you can learn more about what they do, meetings, contact information, and pertinent resources.
Community Involvement
Helen Keller said it best when she said, "alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." The Kansas City Regional COAD is a firm believer in you cannot have community without unity. Read more about what we do to support communities before disasters happen and how we can support you in helping to strengthen communities. If you are interested in making a contribution to help us help others, we would welcome your generosity. All donations are tax deductible!
Trends and Innovations in Emergency Response
Sometimes, there can be a disaster within a disaster especially when it comes to donations management. Read an article about this from Team Rubicon.
As many states are struggling with measles outbreaks and other potential public health emergencies, it is more important than ever for states to be well-prepared. Read this report on states' preparedness for public health emergencies and how to increase resiliency and readiness.
Want to Help, Questions? Contact us!
The Kansas City Regional COAD is always eager to partner with individuals and organizations invested in helping communities during times of emergencies. Please complete the form below and someone will get back to you within one business day. Thank you for your interest!