South Mississippi Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (SMVOAD)
Who are the members of the SMVOAD?
Members of SMVOAD form a coalition of nonprofit organizations that respond to disasters as part of their overall mission. Together we foster more effective service through the four C’s—communication, coordination, cooperation and collaboration—by providing convening mechanisms and outreach for all people and organizations involved in disasters.
- Faith-Based Organizations
- Social and Human Service
- Emergency Communications
- Donations Management
- Animal Rescue/Disaster Care
- Public Safety and Emergency Management partners
- Corporate and business partners
- And other volunteer agencies that respond to disasters
VOADs – national, state and local -
meet on a regular basis to:
– share news about member activities
– discuss common concerns
– identify gaps in services
– minimize unnecessary duplication of services
– promote better use of available resources
– manage disasters more efficiently & effectively
Learn More download the SMVOAD Power Point
VOAD does NOT directly oversee or control the activities of its individual members.
