Lane County COAD Newsletter: October 2024
| The mission of Lane County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) is to bring together a broad array of community organizations to foster an effective response to the people of Lane County in times of disaster. The Lane County COAD strives to include organizations within their membership that provide emergency support as part of their mission. The COAD’s working relationships are achieved through the promotion of cooperation, communication, coordination, and collaboration of member organizations. |
| October COAD Member Meeting Join the monthly Lane County COAD member meeting to share updates, reflection and coordination as we prepare for winter storm season. Please note, we’re shifting our monthly meeting time to 2 PM of same reoccurring day. When: October 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Meeting Location: United Way 3171 Gateway Loop, Springfield, OR 97477 in the Community Room Zoom link: Meeting ID: 859 8719 1883 Passcode: COAD2024 Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. |
| Help Us Grow Lane County COAD! |
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| We’re expanding our network and need your help! We’re inviting new partners to join us in building a resilient, prepared community, and we would love for you to share this opportunity with your networks. Lane County COAD Prospective Member Meetings are a chance for interested organizations to learn about our mission and how they can collaborate for effective disaster response. Please share this event with organizations you think would be a great addition to our coalition. Together, we can strengthen the collaborative efforts needed to make Lane County safer and more resilient. Thank you for helping us grow! To register, contact Carly. |
| You’re Invited: Lane County COAD Strategic Planning Convening—Nov. 7th! |
| We are excited to invite you to our Strategic Planning Convening on Tuesday, November 7th, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This is a unique opportunity for members to shape the future of Lane County COAD, strengthen our partnerships, and build a shared vision for our work together. We’re thrilled to host this event at the beautiful Center for Rural Livelihoods campus, where you’ll enjoy a delicious, locally sourced dinner as we come together to set our strategic priorities, enhance our collective impact, and ensure Lane County is ready for whatever comes our way. Let’s work together to make our community safer and stronger. Please RSVP by October 24th. Contact Carly for more information. |
| Help Strengthen Lane County COAD: Member Interviews Coming This October! |
| This October and November, the Lane County COAD team at the Center for Rural Livelihoods will be reaching out to our members for a brief phone interview to update our resource inventory. The purpose of this interview is to establish an updated inventory of organizational information, contacts, and resources for Lane County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD). The phone interview will take approximately 15-20 minutes and will help us improve our collective response capacity. Carly, Samantha or Max will call COAD member organizations during standard business hours. The information collected will be used strictly for COAD purposes and will not be shared with the public. Your participation is vital to making our community more prepared and resilient—thank you in advance for your time and support! |
| Member News |
| St. Vincent de Paul Assesses Damage After Warehouse Fire “A fire occurred inside a North Eugene storage warehouse leased by St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County (SVdP) on the night of Sunday, Sept. 22. The blaze, largely limited to the contents of the building and not the structure itself, was extinguished thanks to the property’s automatic fire-sprinkler system and the quick action of Eugene-Springfield Fire crews. The warehouse was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and no one sustained injuries. The cause remains under investigation. SVdP is in the process of assessing damage to the contents, determining how much material is salvageable, and calculating the economic impact to the organization from both lost inventory and fire cleanup costs. After initial evaluations, it appears that a good portion of the products stored throughout the 15,000-square-foot space received minimal water damage and can be saved. SVdP extends its thanks to community members for their ongoing support, and to the emergency responders who acted quickly to prevent greater losses.” |
| Announcements |
| New Amazon Park Emergency Water Station Open Imagine a natural disaster like an earthquake hits Eugene and damages the pipelines that deliver water to your home. It may take days, weeks, or even months to get water flowing back to your tap. Where should you go to access water? Your local Emergency Water Station. EWEB’s Emergency Water Stations have the capacity to provide two gallons of water per person per day to everyone in Eugene during an emergency. Learn more about Emergency Water Stations |
| PPE and Free COVID Tests Available OHA continues to distribute their remaining COVID-related PPE stockpile which includes face shields, gowns, face masks, and respirators. Click the OHA PPE Inventory Update for item details and how to order. Households across the country can again order four over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for free through COVIDtests.gov. The tests are intended for use throughout the 2024 holiday season. |