PBEM Community Resilience Flagship Programs: Difference between revisions
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== Community Organizations Active in Disaster (PDX COAD) == | == Community Organizations Active in Disaster (PDX COAD) == | ||
[[File:COAD.jpg|alt=PDX COAD is a collaboration between community-based organizations to improve community resilience.|thumb|430x430px|''PDX COAD is a collaboration between community-based organizations to improve community resilience.'']] | [[File:COAD.jpg|alt=PDX COAD is a collaboration between community-based organizations to improve community resilience.|thumb|430x430px|''PDX COAD is a collaboration between community-based organizations to improve community resilience.'']] | ||
COADs, which stands for Community Organizations Active in Disasters, are groups formed to enhance community resilience and response during times of emergencies or disasters. | COADs, which stands for Community Organizations Active in Disasters, are groups formed to enhance community resilience and response during times of emergencies or disasters. A national model that brings together community organizations under four principles: '''Communication, Cooperation, Coordination and Collaboration.''' Each organization acts independently and retains full autonomy and authority in how they serve their communities. | ||
COADs | Nationally, COADs bring together various local organizations, such as nonprofits, faith-based groups, and community service organizations, to collaborate and coordinate their efforts in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. These organizations play a crucial role in disaster management by providing support services, resources, and expertise to assist individuals and communities in need. COADs aim to ensure that community members receive timely and effective assistance during emergencies, promote information sharing and communication, and foster partnerships among different organizations to maximize their collective impact in times of crisis. By working together, COADs strive to strengthen community resilience and facilitate a more coordinated and comprehensive response to disasters. | ||
The City of Portland began its own COAD late in 2018. PDX COAD is a network of community organizations that prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters like heatwaves, winter weather and earthquakes. COAD partners are trusted sources of information for their communities and provide lifeline services every day. As Portland experiences intensifying heat, winter weather and wildfire smoke events, they have become climate first responders. | |||
The City of Portland's web presence for PDX COAD is at: https://www.portland.gov/pbem/coad. | |||
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== Notes and References == | == Notes and References == | ||
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