hawaii state voad orientation darrell mccain march 20, 2013
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NVOAD HistoryNational VOAD was founded in 1970 in response to the
challenges many disaster organizations experienced following hurricane Camille, which hit the Gulf Coast in August 1969.
Over the past 42 years, the VOAD movement has grown to include 108 member organizations throughout the nation, serving in all 50 states, 4 territories and the District of Columbia.
Guided by the “4 C’s”. Cooperation, Communication, Coordination, and Collaboration.
National VOAD members provide the leadership that build strong, resilient communities and delivers hope in times of need.
NVOAD Mission
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership based organization that serves as the forum where organizations share knowledge and resources throughout the disaster cycle.
This is accomplished by preparation, response and recovery to help disaster survivors and their communities.
To fulfill this mission, NVOAD fosters more effective service to people affected by disaster through convening mechanisms, outreach, advocacy and as a champion and facilitator for the applications of our values and core principles.
NVOAD LeadershipOur LeadershipNational VOAD is led by member organization
volunteers and staff who are champions in the preparedness and disaster services community. Many volunteer their time to serve on our Committees and Task Forces, as members of our Board of Directors, or participants at the annual National VOAD Conference.
www.nvoad.org
Hawaii State VOAD Mission
To facilitate the provision of comprehensive services to the People of Hawaii in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery by fostering coordination among private, non-profit and government agencies.
Hawaii State VOAD Organization Structure
501 C-3Neighbor Islands, (County VOADs)Membership and Partners Executive CommitteeCommittee ChairsAnnual Dues
HSVOAD Goals
To create a climate of Cooperation, trust and commitment among Hawaii State VOAD agency members.
To develop an effective VOAD disaster plan, ensuring a Collaborative, effective and timely disaster response.
To encourage the formation and continuation of county VOAD and Committees.
2013 HSVOAD Officers
Darrell McCain- Chair, SBC-
Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention Jonathan Durrett-Vice Chair, Latter-Day
Saint CharitiesDiane Reece- Secretary, Child and Family
ServiceRona Fukumoto- Treasurer, Catholic
Charities
Hawaii VOAD Committees 2013
USIA Liaison: Kevin PontslerSpiritual Care: Mass Care Maria LutzIn-Kind Donations Diane ReeceEducation and Outreach Emily KukuliesCommunication Kevin Bogan/
Rob RobertsLong Term Recovery Kuulei Funn/ Rona
Fukumoto
USIAThe United States’ Islands and Alaska Committee was formed to discuss and keep before the NVOAD body as a whole, the unique challenges and issues which may affect NVOAD relief and recovery efforts in three non-continental United States regions. The three regions are the Alaska region, the Atlantic region (i.e. Puerto Rico & the Virgin Islands) and the Pacific Islands region (i.e. American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands, etc.)
Spiritual Care
Existing network of spiritual care providers linked to pastoral education program
Spiritual Care Curriculum for disaster relief
Critical Incident Stress Debriefers
Mass CareShelters identified for different types of hazardsPet Sheltering capability developed by Humane
SocietyAlternative Care Sites (Special Health Needs
Shelters) developed by Dept. of HealthGeneral population shelters staffed by ARC
Mass Care (Mass Feeding) Network of commercial and church kitchens that could be
activated for disaster reliefMeans of distributing mealsMobile KitchensRestaurants that can Cater mealsMember organizations with trained mass feeding
volunteers
In-Kind DonationsProcess for more non-profits to be adequately
resourced during a relief operationImplementation of a HSVOAD donation
management plan Exercise the plan so organizations and the
public will know how to use it in a time of response to a disaster
Educate the public that Cash donation is better
Education and Outreach
Facilitate better communication both on line and printed materials with HSVOAD members and partners.
Facilitate public awareness regarding disaster preparedness and post disaster resources.
To assist with outreach efforts to recruit potential new members of HSVOAD
Long Term Recovery
HSVOAD can serve as collaborative donation fund organization for LTR rebuild
Caseworker training with Catholic Charities Identify organizations and agencies that can provide
resources and volunteers for rebuild, repair and remediation work on disaster damaged homes and property.
Develop a plan to coordinate the resources and volunteer organization for LTR rebuild.
Communications HAM Radio tactical communications and radio
training.Our goals are to have a network of repeatersTrained HSVOAD member organization operators
who can communicate during and after a disaster.Member agencies can think about how they can
attract amateur radio emergency communicatorsWe are presently working on a location for a new
VHF repeater.
Thank You!
Darrell McCainHSVOAD Chair
PP presentation by Maria Lutz/Darrell McCain