Indian River County VOAD 2010

VOAD is the Force Multiplier

VOAD IS A FORCE MULTIPLIER

When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.--Ethiopian Folk Proverb

VOAD Hi tVOAD History:• 1969 Hurricane Camille

–Voluntary organizations rush in to affected areas

–Agencies worked independently–Little or no coordinationLittle or no coordination

• Results:Gaps in service and duplication of–Gaps in service and duplication of effortFrustration–Frustration

VOAD History:N ti l l d hi f i• National leadership of agencies and organizations meet to form a network

• National Voluntary OrganizationsNational Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) is formedformed

VOAD Hi tVOAD History:• 19701970

–NVOAD begins meeting on a regular basis; news aboutregular basis; news about member activities; common concerns and service deliveryconcerns and service delivery frustrations; minimize duplication of services; identify gaps inof services; identify gaps in services; promote efficiency in managing disasters and providingmanaging disasters and providing effective service.

VOAD Today:• National Board; Executive Director;• National Board; Executive Director;

Sub-committees on key issues; • Assists with the coordination

between DHS/FEMA and states affected by disasters

And VOAD Organziations and Agencies Provideand Agencies Provide

• Advocacy y• Bulk Distribution• Case Management• Case Management• Child Care• Clean-Up and Rebuilding• Community Disaster EducationCommunity Disaster Education• Community Outreach

Counseling• Counseling• Damage Assessment

And VOAD Organziationsand Agencies Provideand Agencies Provide

• Debris Removal• Donations Management• Elder Care• Elder Care• Emergency Repairs• Emergency Assistance• Financial Assistance and PlanningFinancial Assistance and Planning• Funeral Services

Health Care• Health Care• Health & Welfare Inquiries

And VOAD Organziationsand Agencies Provideand Agencies Provide

• Massage Therapyg py• Mass Care (Food, Shelter, etc.)• Mental Health Services• Mental Health Services• Mitigation Planning• Mobile Feeding• Organizational MentoringOrganizational Mentoring• Pastoral Care

Pet Care• Pet Care• Radio Communication Services

And VOAD Organziations and Agencies Provideand Agencies Provide

• Relocation Services• Resource Coordination• Sanitation Services• Sanitation Services• Special Needs• Technical Assistance and Training• Translation ServicesTranslation Services• Transportation Services

Volunteer Assistance / Coordination• Volunteer Assistance / Coordination• Warehouse Management

So What is VOAD for anyway?• An “non-operational” umbrella

organization of non profit organizationsorganization of non-profit organizations and voluntary agencies and representatives of relevant government entities

• VOAD exists to FACILITATE opportunities to:opportunities to:–Communicate, Coordinate, Cooperate

and Collaborate

In Order To Meet the Needs of Those AffectedNeeds of Those Affected

By Disastersy

Organizations Need To Work Together

Katrina served as a strong reminder of thestrong reminder of the importance of working

togethertogether

Indian River County VOADIndian River County VOAD

• PurposePurpose– Collaborate between members and county

Communicate between members and county– Communicate between members and county– Serve the greater community

Working in partnerships INCREASES the net effect of what we can do.

IRC VOAD Member GroupsIRC VOAD Member Groups

• American Red CrossAmerican Red Cross• United Way

C it Ch h• Community Church• Temple Beth Shalom

IRC VOAD MembersIRC VOAD Members211Abilities Resource Center (ARC) of Indian River CountyAmerican Radio Relay League

Mental Health Associationntb groupOur Savior Lutheran ChurchPlumbago Volunteer Services

American Red Cross - North Treasure Coast ChapterBig Brothers Big Sisters of Indian River CountyBoys & Girls Club of Indian River County, Inc.Childcare Resources of Indian RiverChrist By the Sea United Methodist Church

Plumbago Volunteer ServicesSalvation ArmySamaritan CenterSchool District of Indian River CountySenior Resource AssociationSun-Up Center for the Developmentally DisabledChrist By the Sea United Methodist Church

Community Church of Vero BeachEarly Learning CoalitionEconomic Opportunities Council of IRCFirst Church of God

Temple Beth Shalom of Vero BeachThe SourceTreasure & Space Coast RadioTreasure Coast Food BankUnitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero BeachUnited Way of Indian River CountyFirst Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach

Gifford Youth Activity CenterGirl Scouts of Palm Glades CouncilHabitat for HumanityHarvest Food & Outreach Center

United Way of Indian River CountyVNA Home Health & HospiceWabasso Civic League

Harvest Food & Outreach CenterHomeless Family CenterHumane Society of Vero BeachIndian River CaresIndian River County Emergency ServicesIndian River County ExtensionsIndian River County Healthy Start CoalitionIndian River County Sheriff’s OfficeIRC Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)

Steering Committee Members in BOLD.

Two ChannelsTwo Channels

Direct IndirectDirect• VOAD to VOAD• Church “X” needs food

Indirect• Driven by local government• EOC to ESF 15

CChurch X needs food– The Rotary Club has food.– Church X goes thru the

VOAD resources and

• The Red Cross needs trucks unloaded– Red Cross asks EOC for

volunteersVOAD resources and contacts the club directly

– Lunch is now served….

volunteers– EOC requests volunteers from

ESF15– ESF15 goes to VOADESF15 goes to VOAD

organizations that have reported they have available volunteers

– Trucks get unloaded

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Pre-EventPre Event

• Organizations do what they usually doOrganizations do what they usually do• Communications is Key

I f ti i th A t• Information is the Asset

VOAD is not an operational unit. It is a mechanism for collaboration,Communication and sharing.

Pre-EventPre Event• What potential does each member group bring p g p g

to the community?• Who is available AND willing to help?

– Training– Awareness

Commitment– Commitment

• A database of resources and contacts is the keyA database of resources and contacts is the key pre-event activity for the VOAD

Culture of PreparednessCulture of Preparedness

• Ask yourselfAsk yourself……– Does my family have the ability to sustain

itself for at least 72 hours without assistance?itself for at least 72 hours without assistance?• 96 hours (4 days)?• 120 hours (5 days)?( y )• 168 hours (1 week)?

– Does your family have a disaster plan that includes potential evacuation planning?

Requesting AssistancePresidentFederal

Under the Stafford Act and F.S. Chapter 252, only the

Governor

yElected Leadership has the authority to Declare E i O l thState Emergencies. Only the Governor may request assistance from the

MayorCounty

assistance from the President.

Mayoror

MayorMunicipality

Incident

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NotificationsNotifications

• EOC NotificationsEOC Notifications• VOAD Phone Tree

VOAD R D t b• VOAD Resource Database

2010 Tabletop Disaster Exercise

It ’t i i h N hIt wasn’t raining when Noah started to build the ark.

Tabletop FormatTabletop Format

• Work as teamsWork as teams• Tropical Event

L t f bl• Lots of problems• The key is to work together, think

creatively, and do the most good.

"What is necessary to be performed in theWhat is necessary to be performed in the heat of action should constantly be practiced in the leisure of peace "practiced in the leisure of peace.

--Publius Flavius Vegetius RenatusDe Re Militari (approx 383 AD)De Re Militari (approx 383 AD)

Things to Think AboutThings to Think About

• What does my agency need to do toWhat does my agency need to do to prepare?

• What assets and resources does my• What assets and resources does my agency have that may be used to help others?others?

• What things may my agency need from th ?others?

• What can my agency effectively do to help?

"The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” -- John F. Kennedyg y

Tropical OverviewTropical Overview• Tropical Atlantic is VERY warm. Record

warmth in some areaswarmth in some areas

Dry Air Dominates ( for now)Dry Air Dominates (….for now)

ntb‘s May predictionsntb s May predictions• 13 named storms

h i• 7 hurricanes• 4 severe (cat 3+)Tropical Prediction Center – Univ of

Colorado• 15/8/4• 69% probability of US landfall• 69% probability of US landfall• 45% probability of Florida landfall

VOAD Meeting dJune 2nd, 2010

• Hurricane Season starts June 1stHurricane Season starts June 1st• 2010 Tropical Update

2010 T bl t E i• 2010 Tabletop Exercise

Any Questions?Any Questions?

Paul Seldes (772)538 2154 pseldes@ntb group comPaul Seldes (772)538-2154 pseldes@ntb-group.comPaula Lerner (772)538-1921 paula@ntb-group.com