SBCO VOAD’s Goal and How it’s Put into Action:
Improve Disaster Outcomes
To improve outcomes for those affected by fires, floods, earthquakes, terrorist attacks, and any other disasters that may occur in the community.
The Four C’s
Facilitating Cooperation, Communication, Coordination, and Collaboration among non-profit organizations, community-based groups, government agencies, and those in the private sector.
Emergency Support Function (ESF) Resources/ Service Description:
ESF-1 Transportation
People, Supplies, Horses and Large Animals
ESF-2 Communication
CB/Ham Operators, Call Center Management, Language Interpreters, Public Information
ESF-3 Debris Removal
Residential (inside and outside), Cleaning Kits
ESF-5 Management
Disaster incident management, work order management
ESF-6 Mass Care
Feeding, Sheltering, Shelter Facilities, Child Care, Access & Functional Needs, Storage/Warehousing, Animal Care
ESF-7 Resource Support
Sandbagging, Optical Resources, Equipment/Vehicles, Home Repair/Rebuilds, Temporary Roofing
ESF-8 Medical/Health/Access & Functional Needs
Medical Treatment, Prescription Refills, Health Care Services, Mental Health Counseling, Spiritual Counseling, Animal-Assisted Crisis Response, Memorial Services facilities and planning
ESF-14 Long-Term Recovery
Case Management, Housing Assistance, Social Work Referrals, Legal Assistance, House Repair/Rebuilds
ESF-17 Volunteer & Donations Management
Clothing, Furniture, Funds, Pre-Registered Volunteers, Registration of Spontaneous Volunteers