KANSAS CITY REGIONAL COAD
(Community Organizations Active in Disasters)
Cooperation, Communication, Coordination, & Collaboration
About Us
The COAD is a network of local organizations, public and private agencies, and nonprofits that partner to plan for, respond to, and help communities recover from disasters. Effective coordination and collaboration across these different sectors facilitates a more rapid response thereby reducing human suffering. To maximize our impact, the Kansas City Regional COAD is also, a 501c3 nonprofit. We look forward to sharing our mission with you!
Committees
Committees play a vital role in emergency response and recovery by facilitating coordinated efforts, ensuring comprehensive planning, and enabling effective communication and resource allocation among various stakeholders. The COAD stands firm that committees are the heart of our organization. Each of our committees is listed below and there you can learn more about what they do, meetings, contact information, and pertinent resources.
Community Involvement
Helen Keller said it best when she said, "alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." The Kansas City Regional COAD is a firm believer in you cannot have community without unity. Read more about what we do to support communities before disasters happen and how we can support you in helping to strengthen communities. If you are interested in making a contribution to help us help others, we would welcome your generosity. All donations are tax deductible!
Internship Opportunities
The COAD's internship program offers invaluable hands-on experience in the critical field of emergency management, preparing the next generation of professionals for a wide array of career opportunities. Interns assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of emergency preparedness and response activities across the four mission areas: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
COAD Chronicles
Trends and Innovations in Emergency Response
Algorithms are increasingly being used in emergency management to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of disaster response and recovery. Read about one such algorithm in this brief article.
Take a closer look at how algorithms in multi-disaster emergency responses can improve overall operations.
Want to Help, Questions? Contact us!
The Kansas City Regional COAD is always eager to partner with individuals and organizations invested in helping communities during times of emergencies. Please complete the form below and someone will get back to you within one business day. Thank you for your interest!