KANSAS CITY REGIONAL COAD
(Community Organizations Active in Disasters)
Cooperation, Communication, Coordination, & Collaboration
On April 30th, the COAD will be having the 2026 AVENGERS ASSEMBLE Virtual Table Top eXercise (TTX). The exercise will focus on the COAD's EIOG, MARC Quick Start Guide, RFA's and MRP's. These critical components will be exercised as they pertain to a fictional severe weather event. On May 19th, there will be a Web EOC training in Lee's Summit. For more information, please see the event flyers.
The next COAD General Membership Meeting is on May 13th at 1:30 p.m. The focus will be on our regional partners response to FIFA WC Planning and build from the platform set at the March meeting. More information to come.
Learn more about opportunities for training in Psychological First Aid and Skills for Recovery. Get connected with an upcoming exercise to help organizations test their capabilities during an extreme heat event to mitigate its impacts on people and infrastructure. Additionally, there is a flyer for a G418-Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Planning and Operations workshop.
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
People with the most risk factors prior to disasters will often struggle the most to recover. Read more about how the Disaster Housing Framework can impact this process.
People with disabilities have specific needs in disasters that must be considered. Hear from people with disabilities that survived Hurricane Katrina and learn from their experiences.
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!