Cooperation • Communication • Coordination • Collaboration

Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
Santa Barbara County

Quick Introduction to VOAD

Click here to download a brief animated overview of Santa Barbara County VOAD (pps).

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Get Ready Now!

The foundation of an organization's emergency preparedness is the safety and security of its people. People simply won't come to work if they are unable to take care of their basic needs or if family members are not safe. For an introduction to emergency preparedness by James Caesar, UCSB Campus Emergency Manager, and a treasure trove of forms you can use to build a disaster supply kit and create a family emergency plan, click here.

Our Mission

We promote communication and collaboration among organizations throughout Santa Barbara County in planning for and responding to disasters in order to:

  • Improve disaster preparedness throughout the County.
  • Increase the effectiveness of our collective response.
  • Minimize the duplication of resources.
  • Provide more efficient services to those affected by disasters. 

How to Join

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Upcoming events

June 05, 2012 1:00 PM • Unity Shoppe, 110 West Sola Street, Santa Barbara
July 20, 2012 10:00 AM • American Red Cross, 2707 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93105
August 17, 2012 10:00 AM • American Red Cross, 2707 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93105

Our Services

We encourage and provide the following:

  • Education. Training to increase disaster preparedness of organizations and community members.
  • Convening. Meetings, workshops, and local conferences to enhance preparedness.
  • Outreach. Guidance to organizations that already are or want to become active in disaster relief.
  • Mitigation. Support for efforts of federal, state, and local agencies and governments.
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Benefits of Membership

By becoming a member, you will be able to:

  • Increase your organization’s disaster preparedness.
  • Utilize volunteers or resources from other organizations so you can respond more effectively to disasters.
  • Enjoy savings on seminars, workshops, and other learning opportunities.
  • Share services or resources with other disaster-response organizations.
  • Promote your organization throughout the County.
  • Network with other people dedicated to serving the diverse communities of Santa Barbara County.
  • Help support our community during  disasters.
 
 
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