Bolstering and Strengthening VOADs, COADs, and LTRGs
NEXT MEETING: 11/13/2024, 9-10am (SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTATION ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, NONPROFIT ELIGIBILITY AND FEMA DONATED RESOURCES POLICY)
Discussions around needs for development COADs/LTRGs throughout the State.
Meeting Purpose: Provide updates on COAD development and LTRG activities. Share needs, information, and resources such as templates, tools, guidance, training, and funding opportunities.
Intended Participants: Leaders and Coordinators of LTRGs and COADs statewide. Agencies or organizations looking for networking opportunities to build their community’s capacity to respond and recover from emergencies and disasters.
For details and a link to the meeting, please contact:
Quinn Butler, CEM (he/him) | State Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) Recovery Program Services
Oregon Department of Emergency Management
Cell 971-388-4743
Curry County COAD is dedicated to promoting effective coordination, communication, and collaboration among local entities involved in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. Our mission is to strengthen the community’s ability to withstand and recover from emergencies by fostering partnerships, sharing resources, and supporting comprehensive disaster planning.
Curry County COAD works to facilitate effective coordination and collaboration among our members to address the challenges posed by disasters. We prioritize preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our community members. Through information sharing, training, planning, and resource coordination, we aim to build a strong network of support and resilience.
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.”
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.
Contact info@lanecountycoad.org for a zoom link to attend virtually.
Clackamas County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (CCVOAD) coordinates a network of voluntary organizations working together to encourage efficient service delivery to people affected by immediate , intermediate, and long-term disasters in Clackamas County. CCVOAD has evolved from the Clackamas County Long Term Recovery Group (CCLTRG) to better serve the community of Clackamas County, Oregon. Our committed board of directors and partners have been diligently enhancing our preparedness, response, and recovery services for the benefit of the community. We take our pride in hearing from our community and filling the gaps of any unmet needs.
Discussions around needs for development COADs/LTRGs throughout the State.
Meeting Purpose: Provide updates on COAD development and LTRG activities. Share needs, information, and resources such as templates, tools, guidance, training, and funding opportunities.
Intended Participants: Leaders and Coordinators of LTRGs and COADs statewide. Agencies or organizations looking for networking opportunities to build their community’s capacity to respond and recover from emergencies and disasters.
For details and a link to the meeting, please contact:
Quinn Butler, CEM (he/him) | State Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) Recovery Program Services
Oregon Department of Emergency Management
Cell 971-388-4743
Welcome and Congratulations to The Center for Rural Livelihoods!
We are thrilled to welcome The Center for Rural Livelihoods (CRL) as our new partner and Coordinator of the Lane County COAD! Founded in the late 1970s, CRL has been a beacon of innovation in ecological forest stewardship, sustainable construction, and community building. Located on a 40-acre campus in Cottage Grove, CRL’s dedication to community-driven resilience makes them an ideal partner. We look forward to working together to expand COAD membership, enhance training opportunities, and strengthen overall community resilience in Lane County. Welcome, CRL!
Lane County Community Resilience Hubs Awarded $20M Grant
Lane County and Lane United Way won a $20 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create 6 community resilience hubs to shelter from heat, smoke, and other active disasters. The facilities chosen to become hubs include the Senior and Activities Center in Florence, the Fern Ridge Service Center in Veneta, the Fairfield Elementary School Gym in Eugene, the Bob Keefer Center in Springfield, the Willamette Activity center in Oakridge, and the Community Center and Library in Cottage Grove. The hubs will be stocked with supplies for emergencies, offer training, equip volunteers and community members on resilience.
Funding Opportunity from the Oregon Disaster Funders Network
The Oregon Disaster Funders Network offers funding opportunities for qualifying organizations addressing disaster-related needs. This support is aimed at nonprofit service providers, including fiscally sponsored organizations, Tribes, and local jurisdictions, particularly in smaller and rural communities.
If your organization, county, tribal jurisdiction, or rural community has a disaster-related funding need, you can apply for consideration. The applications are reviewed by a panel of around 35 philanthropic funders.
During active wildfires, 211info maintains county-specific information about evacuations, emergency orders, and shelter options to help callers be prepared and stay safe. In addition, we can provide information about programs to protect animals, temporary financial assistance, disaster mental health services, public safety power shut-offs, emergency alerting systems, air quality information and alerts, and more! Calling 211 connects to a live agent 24 hours a day, and is available in over 240 languages.
To connect, call 211, text your zip code to 898211, email help@211info.org, or visit 211info.org.
Service providers can update their information or request inclusion in the 211Info Resource Directory on our Provider Tools page.
Learn About Your Wildfire Risk
Created by the USDA Forest Service and designed to help community leaders, the Wildfire Risk to Communities website is free and easy to use, with interactive maps, charts, and resources to help communities understand, explore, and reduce wildfire risk. It uses the best available science to identify risk and provides management and mitigation resources for communities.
August 1st, 11:00 AM: The Natural Hazards Center will host a Public Health Disaster Research Award Webinar on public health preparedness and response. This webinar will showcase the 10 research teams that received awards to support Community-Based Research on Public Health and Equity and to extend previously funded work from this program. Presenters will describe their findings and novel program interventions. A detailed schedule highlighting the speakers and the research to be presented can be found on the webinar page. Please register using this form.
August 3rd, 11 AM: Emergency Preparedness Fair in Cottage Grove: Last year, the Emergency Preparedness Fair had 18 organizations set up booths and approximately 2,000 individuals attended. To reserve a spot or learn more, please contact Leni Crow.
August 8th, 10:30 AM: Lane County COAD General Meeting. United Way, 3171 Gateway Loop, Springfield, OR. Contact us for a zoom link to attend virtually.
August 8th, 2:30 PM: Lane County Severe Weather Collaborative. Contact Maria Cortez for a virtual invitation.
August 10th, 8:30 AM – 5PM: Mass Care Shelter Training with Red Cross featuring class time and hands-on shelter simulation with real world scenarios to work through. Participants will leave certified as a Red Cross Mass Care Shelter Service Associate and can aid in any Red Cross Shelter. This event is free, email Micah to register.
August 14th, 8 AM -12:30 PM: Be 2 Weeks Ready Program Coordinator training. Register here.
August 15th, 11:00 AM:Third Thursday Tips: Utility Safety. Throughout 2024, the FEMA Region 10 Individual and Community Preparedness Team will partner with the Region 10 States (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington) to cover the monthly themes that can help people ‘Prepare in a Year.’
August 21st, 11:00 AM: Avoid Disaster Scams. In partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for a webinar on how to avoid scams post disaster.
August 23rd, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Maintaining Wellbeing During Emergency Activations: Join Heather Sielicki from 211info for an interactive session adapted from Hummingly to help you and your team maintain wellbeing during a disaster. Participants will receive a copy of the course to
Aug 27th, 6 – 7:30 PM: Cost $10, Fire Risk Reduction to Your Home in the Woods: Give your home and property the very best chance against wildfire. Session focuses on the home itself, and landscaping strategies within the first 200 feet since these areas have the greatest impact in protecting your home from a wildfire.
August 28th, 11:00 AM: Self care for Disaster Responders. This webinar will focus on the critical intersection of heat vulnerability and climate change in FEMA Region 2, focusing on lessons learned from New York City. They will explore the different factors that impact heat vulnerability, especially for people with disability, access, and functional needs, as well as individual and policy strategies to mitigate the effects of extreme heat.
