The Jefferson County COAD is an umbrella organization bringing together stakeholders interested in building better prepared and more disaster-resilient communities in Jefferson County. It provides a network through which individual organizations can more effectively address their mission and service goals. COAD members include (but are not limited to) churches, service organizations, non-profits a
nd public safety agencies. Member organizations maintain their autonomy while working to reduce duplication of services and other inefficiencies that too easily occur during times of disaster. The COAD will work as a group to direct those impacted by disaster to the organization that is best suited to assist with their recovery needs. If necessary, the COAD may form a long-term recovery committee that will work with case managers to ensure critical needs are met and that a path to recovery is established for those impacted by the disaster.
