KANSAS CITY REGIONAL COAD
(Community Organizations Active in Disasters)
Cooperation, Communication, Coordination, & Collaboration
The KCR COAD has been activated in response to flooding in our region. If you would like to join these efforts, please contact any member of the Executive Committee, or submit the form at the bottom of the page. Additionally, the COAD in partnership with other entities, is conducting a MARC for people impacted by the flooding in Independence. This event will be on August 2nd. Please see the flyer for more information!
Our next general membership meeting is on September 10th at 1:30 and will be on Webex and in-person (location to be announced). We will be recognizing that it is Disaster Preparedness Month and the 24th anniversary of 911. Presentations will focus on these two critical events.
The KCR COAD has added a new committee and that pertains to AFN or Access and Functional Needs in disasters. Please click the committee button for more information.
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!
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!