notes: From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Activation of NYSVOAD NYSVOAD recognizes the independence of each of its member organizations and does not dictate agency response. However, NYSVOAD endeavors to serve as a catalyst of cooperation and communication between each of its members. In the event of a disaster, any member agency may request initiation of NYSVOAD response coordination. Response coordination may be accomplished through conference calls, local meetings, or electronic communications. It is important to maintain the regularly scheduled NYSVOAD communications (i.e. monthly conference calls, executive meetings) during the disaster timeframe. Activation of any one member organization may be done directly by that organization or may be requested through the leadership of the NYSVOAD. Activation through NYSVOAD will ensure that all member organizations are informed of the situation. Once activated, NYSVOAD will encourage a cooperative and coordinated voluntary response. Disaster Coordination Plan The purpose of the NYSVOAD is to bring together organizations active in disaster services to foster more effective preparedness, response and disaster recovery in New York State. Direct service to impacted communities is provided by the member agencies of the NYSVOAD, not by the NYSVOAD itself. NYSVOAD is a coordinating agency whose goal is to enhance planning, training and communications between organizations active in disaster mitigation, response and recovery. With this in mind, NYSVOAD shall support the response to level 3 & 4 disasters, as appropriate, in the following manner: I. NYSVOAD Officer (or designee) will report to the State Emergency Operations Center and become the liaison for all VOAD members not then represented in the EOC, and will call and facilitate a NYSVOAD meeting or conference call as soon as practical and needed to do so. II. NYSVOAD EOC Liaison will meet with the State Donation Coordination Manager (or designee), the State Director of Human Services and FEMA VAL (Voluntary Agency Liaison), and will convene meetings or conference calls with VOAD member agencies to identify and assist with immediate needs, and coordinate with member agencies on their planned responses. III. NYSVOAD Officer (or designee) will provide updated reports of voluntary agency activities to the New York State Office of Emergency Management (State OEM) at regular intervals or when necessitated by changes in service or location, and will provide member agencies with information regarding the state response. The Liaison will also communicate any issues or concerns that member agencies are reporting in the field to the state. IV. NYSVOAD Executive Committee will facilitate the development of Long Term Recovery Committee(s) as appropriate, in coordination with the State OEM Director of Human Services and the FEMA VAL. V. At the close of an operation, NYSVOAD Chairperson or Vice-Chair will request a consolidated report from each voluntary organization assisting in disaster response. This report is to include recommendations that will enable NYSVOAD to encourage and implement corrective actions that will enhance future response and recovery operations. Reports will be brought as an agenda item at the next NYSVOAD meeting following the disaster. NYSVOAD shall support the response to disasters of a level two or less, as appropriate, in the following manner: I. NYSVOAD Officer (or Designee) will convene a conference call with member agencies and government partners to evaluate the nature and extent of damages. Under special circumstances the VOAD Liaison may be requested to support EOC operations. II. NYSVOAD Member agencies will support local response agencies as appropriate. III. NYSVOAD Executive Committee will facilitate the development of Long Term Recovery Committee(s) as appropriate, in coordination with the State OEM Director of Human Services. IV. At the close of an operation, NYSVOAD Chairperson or Vice-Chair will request a consolidated report from each voluntary organization assisting in disaster response. This report is to include recommendations that will enable NYSVOAD to encourage and implement corrective actions that will enhance future response and recovery operations. Reports will be brought as an agenda item at the next NYSVOAD meeting following the disaster. NOTE: The primary goal of the NYSVOAD and its member organizations is to work in partnership and support of local VOAD’s, disaster response networks, local human services councils and other response organizations, and when required act as a conduit to national resources. It is not the role of the NYSVOAD nor its member organizations to replace local networks or their services. Susamma Seeley - Chair Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens Seth Golbey - Vice Chair American Red Cross of Greater New York Susan Craine - Secretary New York Cares Tim Pitoniak - Treasurer American Red Cross of Greater New York -> 2011 Huricane Irene - http://www.nyvoad.org/disaster_updates ----- old notes: From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Activation of NYSVOAD NYSVOAD recognizes the independence of each of its member organizations and does not dictate agency response. However, NYSVOAD endeavors to serve as a catalyst of cooperation and communication between each of its members. In the event of a disaster, any member agency may request initiation of NYSVOAD response coordination. Response coordination may be accomplished through conference calls, local meetings, or electronic communications. It is important to maintain the regularly scheduled NYSVOAD communications (i.e. monthly conference calls, executive meetings) during the disaster timeframe. Activation of any one member organization may be done directly by that organization or may be requested through the leadership of the NYSVOAD. Activation through NYSVOAD will ensure that all member organizations are informed of the situation. Once activated, NYSVOAD will encourage a cooperative and coordinated voluntary response. Disaster Coordination Plan The purpose of the NYSVOAD is to bring together organizations active in disaster services to foster more effective preparedness, response and disaster recovery in New York State. Direct service to impacted communities is provided by the member agencies of the NYSVOAD, not by the NYSVOAD itself. NYSVOAD is a coordinating agency whose goal is to enhance planning, training and communications between organizations active in disaster mitigation, response and recovery. With this in mind, NYSVOAD shall support the response to level 3 & 4 disasters, as appropriate, in the following manner: I. NYSVOAD Officer (or designee) will report to the State Emergency Operations Center and become the liaison for all VOAD members not then represented in the EOC, and will call and facilitate a NYSVOAD meeting or conference call as soon as practical and needed to do so. II. NYSVOAD EOC Liaison will meet with the State Donation Coordination Manager (or designee), the State Director of Human Services and FEMA VAL (Voluntary Agency Liaison), and will convene meetings or conference calls with VOAD member agencies to identify and assist with immediate needs, and coordinate with member agencies on their planned responses. III. NYSVOAD Officer (or designee) will provide updated reports of voluntary agency activities to the New York State Office of Emergency Management (State OEM) at regular intervals or when necessitated by changes in service or location, and will provide member agencies with information regarding the state response. The Liaison will also communicate any issues or concerns that member agencies are reporting in the field to the state. IV. NYSVOAD Executive Committee will facilitate the development of Long Term Recovery Committee(s) as appropriate, in coordination with the State OEM Director of Human Services and the FEMA VAL. V. At the close of an operation, NYSVOAD Chairperson or Vice-Chair will request a consolidated report from each voluntary organization assisting in disaster response. This report is to include recommendations that will enable NYSVOAD to encourage and implement corrective actions that will enhance future response and recovery operations. Reports will be brought as an agenda item at the next NYSVOAD meeting following the disaster. NYSVOAD shall support the response to disasters of a level two or less, as appropriate, in the following manner: I. NYSVOAD Officer (or Designee) will convene a conference call with member agencies and government partners to evaluate the nature and extent of damages. Under special circumstances the VOAD Liaison may be requested to support EOC operations. II. NYSVOAD Member agencies will support local response agencies as appropriate. III. NYSVOAD Executive Committee will facilitate the development of Long Term Recovery Committee(s) as appropriate, in coordination with the State OEM Director of Human Services. IV. At the close of an operation, NYSVOAD Chairperson or Vice-Chair will request a consolidated report from each voluntary organization assisting in disaster response. This report is to include recommendations that will enable NYSVOAD to encourage and implement corrective actions that will enhance future response and recovery operations. Reports will be brought as an agenda item at the next NYSVOAD meeting following the disaster. NOTE: The primary goal of the NYSVOAD and its member organizations is to work in partnership and support of local VOAD’s, disaster response networks, local human services councils and other response organizations, and when required act as a conduit to national resources. It is not the role of the NYSVOAD nor its member organizations to replace local networks or their services. Susamma Seeley - Chair Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens Seth Golbey - Vice Chair American Red Cross of Greater New York Susan Craine - Secretary New York Cares Tim Pitoniak - Treasurer American Red Cross of Greater New York
website: https://sites.google.com/site/newyorkstatevoad/ -> http://www.nyvoad.org/

notes: From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Activation of NYSVOAD NYSVOAD recognizes the independence of each of its member organizations and does not dictate agency response. However, NYSVOAD endeavors to serve as a catalyst of cooperation and communication between each of its members. In the event of a disaster, any member agency may request initiation of NYSVOAD response coordination. Response coordination may be accomplished through conference calls, local meetings, or electronic communications. It is important to maintain the regularly scheduled NYSVOAD communications (i.e. monthly conference calls, executive meetings) during the disaster timeframe. Activation of any one member organization may be done directly by that organization or may be requested through the leadership of the NYSVOAD. Activation through NYSVOAD will ensure that all member organizations are informed of the situation. Once activated, NYSVOAD will encourage a cooperative and coordinated voluntary response. Disaster Coordination Plan The purpose of the NYSVOAD is to bring together organizations active in disaster services to foster more effective preparedness, response and disaster recovery in New York State. Direct service to impacted communities is provided by the member agencies of the NYSVOAD, not by the NYSVOAD itself. NYSVOAD is a coordinating agency whose goal is to enhance planning, training and communications between organizations active in disaster mitigation, response and recovery. With this in mind, NYSVOAD shall support the response to level 3 & 4 disasters, as appropriate, in the following manner: I. NYSVOAD Officer (or designee) will report to the State Emergency Operations Center and become the liaison for all VOAD members not then represented in the EOC, and will call and facilitate a NYSVOAD meeting or conference call as soon as practical and needed to do so. II. NYSVOAD EOC Liaison will meet with the State Donation Coordination Manager (or designee), the State Director of Human Services and FEMA VAL (Voluntary Agency Liaison), and will convene meetings or conference calls with VOAD member agencies to identify and assist with immediate needs, and coordinate with member agencies on their planned responses. III. NYSVOAD Officer (or designee) will provide updated reports of voluntary agency activities to the New York State Office of Emergency Management (State OEM) at regular intervals or when necessitated by changes in service or location, and will provide member agencies with information regarding the state response. The Liaison will also communicate any issues or concerns that member agencies are reporting in the field to the state. IV. NYSVOAD Executive Committee will facilitate the development of Long Term Recovery Committee(s) as appropriate, in coordination with the State OEM Director of Human Services and the FEMA VAL. V. At the close of an operation, NYSVOAD Chairperson or Vice-Chair will request a consolidated report from each voluntary organization assisting in disaster response. This report is to include recommendations that will enable NYSVOAD to encourage and implement corrective actions that will enhance future response and recovery operations. Reports will be brought as an agenda item at the next NYSVOAD meeting following the disaster. NYSVOAD shall support the response to disasters of a level two or less, as appropriate, in the following manner: I. NYSVOAD Officer (or Designee) will convene a conference call with member agencies and government partners to evaluate the nature and extent of damages. Under special circumstances the VOAD Liaison may be requested to support EOC operations. II. NYSVOAD Member agencies will support local response agencies as appropriate. III. NYSVOAD Executive Committee will facilitate the development of Long Term Recovery Committee(s) as appropriate, in coordination with the State OEM Director of Human Services. IV. At the close of an operation, NYSVOAD Chairperson or Vice-Chair will request a consolidated report from each voluntary organization assisting in disaster response. This report is to include recommendations that will enable NYSVOAD to encourage and implement corrective actions that will enhance future response and recovery operations. Reports will be brought as an agenda item at the next NYSVOAD meeting following the disaster. NOTE: The primary goal of the NYSVOAD and its member organizations is to work in partnership and support of local VOAD’s, disaster response networks, local human services councils and other response organizations, and when required act as a conduit to national resources. It is not the role of the NYSVOAD nor its member organizations to replace local networks or their services. -> From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Activation of NYSVOAD NYSVOAD recognizes the independence of each of its member organizations and does not dictate agency response. However, NYSVOAD endeavors to serve as a catalyst of cooperation and communication between each of its members. In the event of a disaster, any member agency may request initiation of NYSVOAD response coordination. Response coordination may be accomplished through conference calls, local meetings, or electronic communications. It is important to maintain the regularly scheduled NYSVOAD communications (i.e. monthly conference calls, executive meetings) during the disaster timeframe. Activation of any one member organization may be done directly by that organization or may be requested through the leadership of the NYSVOAD. Activation through NYSVOAD will ensure that all member organizations are informed of the situation. Once activated, NYSVOAD will encourage a cooperative and coordinated voluntary response. Disaster Coordination Plan The purpose of the NYSVOAD is to bring together organizations active in disaster services to foster more effective preparedness, response and disaster recovery in New York State. Direct service to impacted communities is provided by the member agencies of the NYSVOAD, not by the NYSVOAD itself. NYSVOAD is a coordinating agency whose goal is to enhance planning, training and communications between organizations active in disaster mitigation, response and recovery. With this in mind, NYSVOAD shall support the response to level 3 & 4 disasters, as appropriate, in the following manner: I. NYSVOAD Officer (or designee) will report to the State Emergency Operations Center and become the liaison for all VOAD members not then represented in the EOC, and will call and facilitate a NYSVOAD meeting or conference call as soon as practical and needed to do so. II. NYSVOAD EOC Liaison will meet with the State Donation Coordination Manager (or designee), the State Director of Human Services and FEMA VAL (Voluntary Agency Liaison), and will convene meetings or conference calls with VOAD member agencies to identify and assist with immediate needs, and coordinate with member agencies on their planned responses. III. NYSVOAD Officer (or designee) will provide updated reports of voluntary agency activities to the New York State Office of Emergency Management (State OEM) at regular intervals or when necessitated by changes in service or location, and will provide member agencies with information regarding the state response. The Liaison will also communicate any issues or concerns that member agencies are reporting in the field to the state. IV. NYSVOAD Executive Committee will facilitate the development of Long Term Recovery Committee(s) as appropriate, in coordination with the State OEM Director of Human Services and the FEMA VAL. V. At the close of an operation, NYSVOAD Chairperson or Vice-Chair will request a consolidated report from each voluntary organization assisting in disaster response. This report is to include recommendations that will enable NYSVOAD to encourage and implement corrective actions that will enhance future response and recovery operations. Reports will be brought as an agenda item at the next NYSVOAD meeting following the disaster. NYSVOAD shall support the response to disasters of a level two or less, as appropriate, in the following manner: I. NYSVOAD Officer (or Designee) will convene a conference call with member agencies and government partners to evaluate the nature and extent of damages. Under special circumstances the VOAD Liaison may be requested to support EOC operations. II. NYSVOAD Member agencies will support local response agencies as appropriate. III. NYSVOAD Executive Committee will facilitate the development of Long Term Recovery Committee(s) as appropriate, in coordination with the State OEM Director of Human Services. IV. At the close of an operation, NYSVOAD Chairperson or Vice-Chair will request a consolidated report from each voluntary organization assisting in disaster response. This report is to include recommendations that will enable NYSVOAD to encourage and implement corrective actions that will enhance future response and recovery operations. Reports will be brought as an agenda item at the next NYSVOAD meeting following the disaster. NOTE: The primary goal of the NYSVOAD and its member organizations is to work in partnership and support of local VOAD’s, disaster response networks, local human services councils and other response organizations, and when required act as a conduit to national resources. It is not the role of the NYSVOAD nor its member organizations to replace local networks or their services. Susamma Seeley - Chair Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens Seth Golbey - Vice Chair American Red Cross of Greater New York Susan Craine - Secretary New York Cares Tim Pitoniak - Treasurer American Red Cross of Greater New York
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notes: From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Activation of NYSVOAD NYSVOAD recognizes the independence of each of its member organizations and does not dictate agency response. However, NYSVOAD endeavors to serve as a catalyst of cooperation and communication between each of its members. In the event of a disaster, any member agency may request initiation of NYSVOAD response coordination. Response coordination may be accomplished through conference calls, local meetings, or electronic communications. It is important to maintain the regularly scheduled NYSVOAD communications (i.e. monthly conference calls, executive meetings) during the disaster timeframe. Activation of any one member organization may be done directly by that organization or may be requested through the leadership of the NYSVOAD. Activation through NYSVOAD will ensure that all member organizations are informed of the situation. Once activated, NYSVOAD will encourage a cooperative and coordinated voluntary response. New York State Emergency Management Profile NYSVOAD operates within the structure of New York State Emergency Management. During a disaster event, the State will activate its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) to mobilize resources in response to the event. The following sections provide an overview of the State’s Emergency Management structure and organization. -> From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Activation of NYSVOAD NYSVOAD recognizes the independence of each of its member organizations and does not dictate agency response. However, NYSVOAD endeavors to serve as a catalyst of cooperation and communication between each of its members. In the event of a disaster, any member agency may request initiation of NYSVOAD response coordination. Response coordination may be accomplished through conference calls, local meetings, or electronic communications. It is important to maintain the regularly scheduled NYSVOAD communications (i.e. monthly conference calls, executive meetings) during the disaster timeframe. Activation of any one member organization may be done directly by that organization or may be requested through the leadership of the NYSVOAD. Activation through NYSVOAD will ensure that all member organizations are informed of the situation. Once activated, NYSVOAD will encourage a cooperative and coordinated voluntary response. Disaster Coordination Plan The purpose of the NYSVOAD is to bring together organizations active in disaster services to foster more effective preparedness, response and disaster recovery in New York State. Direct service to impacted communities is provided by the member agencies of the NYSVOAD, not by the NYSVOAD itself. NYSVOAD is a coordinating agency whose goal is to enhance planning, training and communications between organizations active in disaster mitigation, response and recovery. With this in mind, NYSVOAD shall support the response to level 3 & 4 disasters, as appropriate, in the following manner: I. NYSVOAD Officer (or designee) will report to the State Emergency Operations Center and become the liaison for all VOAD members not then represented in the EOC, and will call and facilitate a NYSVOAD meeting or conference call as soon as practical and needed to do so. II. NYSVOAD EOC Liaison will meet with the State Donation Coordination Manager (or designee), the State Director of Human Services and FEMA VAL (Voluntary Agency Liaison), and will convene meetings or conference calls with VOAD member agencies to identify and assist with immediate needs, and coordinate with member agencies on their planned responses. III. NYSVOAD Officer (or designee) will provide updated reports of voluntary agency activities to the New York State Office of Emergency Management (State OEM) at regular intervals or when necessitated by changes in service or location, and will provide member agencies with information regarding the state response. The Liaison will also communicate any issues or concerns that member agencies are reporting in the field to the state. IV. NYSVOAD Executive Committee will facilitate the development of Long Term Recovery Committee(s) as appropriate, in coordination with the State OEM Director of Human Services and the FEMA VAL. V. At the close of an operation, NYSVOAD Chairperson or Vice-Chair will request a consolidated report from each voluntary organization assisting in disaster response. This report is to include recommendations that will enable NYSVOAD to encourage and implement corrective actions that will enhance future response and recovery operations. Reports will be brought as an agenda item at the next NYSVOAD meeting following the disaster. NYSVOAD shall support the response to disasters of a level two or less, as appropriate, in the following manner: I. NYSVOAD Officer (or Designee) will convene a conference call with member agencies and government partners to evaluate the nature and extent of damages. Under special circumstances the VOAD Liaison may be requested to support EOC operations. II. NYSVOAD Member agencies will support local response agencies as appropriate. III. NYSVOAD Executive Committee will facilitate the development of Long Term Recovery Committee(s) as appropriate, in coordination with the State OEM Director of Human Services. IV. At the close of an operation, NYSVOAD Chairperson or Vice-Chair will request a consolidated report from each voluntary organization assisting in disaster response. This report is to include recommendations that will enable NYSVOAD to encourage and implement corrective actions that will enhance future response and recovery operations. Reports will be brought as an agenda item at the next NYSVOAD meeting following the disaster. NOTE: The primary goal of the NYSVOAD and its member organizations is to work in partnership and support of local VOAD’s, disaster response networks, local human services councils and other response organizations, and when required act as a conduit to national resources. It is not the role of the NYSVOAD nor its member organizations to replace local networks or their services.
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notes: FROM THE SITE: Chair Leighton Jones American Red Cross Rochester, NY Vice-Chair Joann Hale Church World Service Buffalo, NY Treasurer Hank Coghill United Methodist Church Troy, NY Secretary Patsy Glista Lutheran Care Clinton, NY Liaison Currently Vacant -> From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Activation of NYSVOAD NYSVOAD recognizes the independence of each of its member organizations and does not dictate agency response. However, NYSVOAD endeavors to serve as a catalyst of cooperation and communication between each of its members. In the event of a disaster, any member agency may request initiation of NYSVOAD response coordination. Response coordination may be accomplished through conference calls, local meetings, or electronic communications. It is important to maintain the regularly scheduled NYSVOAD communications (i.e. monthly conference calls, executive meetings) during the disaster timeframe. Activation of any one member organization may be done directly by that organization or may be requested through the leadership of the NYSVOAD. Activation through NYSVOAD will ensure that all member organizations are informed of the situation. Once activated, NYSVOAD will encourage a cooperative and coordinated voluntary response. New York State Emergency Management Profile NYSVOAD operates within the structure of New York State Emergency Management. During a disaster event, the State will activate its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) to mobilize resources in response to the event. The following sections provide an overview of the State’s Emergency Management structure and organization.
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name: VOAD, New York State -> VOAD, New York State (STATE LEVEL)

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mission: The purpose of the NYS Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NYSVOAD) is to bring together organizations active in disaster services to foster more effective preparedness, response and disaster recovery in New York State. Direct service to impacted communities is provided by the member agencies of the NYSVOAD, not by the NYSVOAD itself. NYSVOAD is a coordinating agency whose goal is to enhance planning, training and communications between organizations active in disaster mitigation, response and recovery. -> The purpose of the NYS Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NYSVOAD) is to bring together organizations active in disaster services to foster more effective preparedness, response and disaster recovery in New York State. Direct service to impacted communities is provided by the member agencies of the NYSVOAD, not by the NYSVOAD itself. NYSVOAD is a coordinating agency whose goal is to enhance planning, training and communications between organizations active in disaster mitigation, response and recovery.

notes: -> FROM THE SITE: Chair Leighton Jones American Red Cross Rochester, NY Vice-Chair Joann Hale Church World Service Buffalo, NY Treasurer Hank Coghill United Methodist Church Troy, NY Secretary Patsy Glista Lutheran Care Clinton, NY Liaison Currently Vacant
mission: The purpose of the NYS Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NYSVOAD) is to bring together organizations active in disaster services to foster more effective preparedness, response and disaster recovery in New York State. Direct service to impacted communities is provided by the member agencies of the NYSVOAD, not by the NYSVOAD itself. NYSVOAD is a coordinating agency whose goal is to enhance planning, training and communications between organizations active in disaster mitigation, response and recovery. -> The purpose of the NYS Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NYSVOAD) is to bring together organizations active in disaster services to foster more effective preparedness, response and disaster recovery in New York State. Direct service to impacted communities is provided by the member agencies of the NYSVOAD, not by the NYSVOAD itself. NYSVOAD is a coordinating agency whose goal is to enhance planning, training and communications between organizations active in disaster mitigation, response and recovery.