KANSAS CITY REGIONAL COAD
(Community Organizations Active in Disasters)
Cooperation, Communication, Coordination, & Collaboration
Our next general membership meeting is on November 12th at 1:30 p.m. The focus will be on severe winter weather season's impacts on disaster planning, response, and recovery. This partners well with Missouri Winter Weather Preparedness Week being November 3rd-November 7th. More information about all of this is in the flyer!
The joint MEMC and CDRN meeting is on November 13th. Read more about this impactful event and how to get registered.
KDEM has an upcoming virtual training on November 18th and 19th for incorporating the needs of children into disaster planning. More information and the registration link are in the flyer.
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!
Internship Opportunities
The COAD's internship program offers invaluable hands-on experience in the critical field of emergency management, preparing the next generation of professionals for a wide array of career opportunities. Interns assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of emergency preparedness and response activities across the four mission areas: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
COAD Chronicles
 Senior Resource Fair |  Senior Resource Fair |
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 August 2nd MARC-Independence FloodsClean-up Kits |  August 2nd MARCOfficial MARC Mascot |
 August 2nd MARCClean-up Supplies |  August 2nd MARCTeam Ready to Roll |
 August 2nd MARCGetting Set-Up |  August 2nd MARCBuild-A-Bear Donations |
 August 2nd MARCFood Donations |  The Dumpster has arrived!Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief donated countless hours of service to muck out and restore a senior lady's basement after flooding. |
 Mold Growth RemovedAfter flooding, black mold had formed in the basement of a senior resident. Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief got to work! |  Good as new!A mold-free basement! |
 Post-Mold RemovalMissouri Baptist Disaster Relief along with many volunteers and partners restored a senior lady's basement. |  A Renovated BathroomLooking good! |
 A New WallFlooding and time had not been kind to the closure that had been here. Now the senior homeowner can rest easily, warm, and dry! |
Trends and Innovations in Emergency Response
Communication is a critical component in any situation, but especially in disasters. Read about the impact of inefficiencies in communication from the perspective of Emergency Managers and Health Professionals.
How older adults prefer to receive communications in emergencies and other situations is often different than with younger populations. Read more about the needs of an older population when it comes to critical communications.
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!