Clackamas County Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster

06/02/2026

We're so grateful to the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation for their support following the December 2025 Atmospheric Flooding.

Thanks to their generosity, CCVOAD is better able to reach vulnerable community members, stabilize housing, and restore the essential resources people need to move forward.

One flood survivor offered "truly heartfelt thanks for the prompt aid and relief provided" — a reminder of why this work matters so much.

Thank you for believing in Clackamas County's recovery.
Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster - ORVOAD

06/02/2026

A huge thank you to KOIN 6 AM Extra with Emily Burris and Mia Villanueva for having our Executive Director, Barb Edwards, on this morning.

With wildfire season upon us and dry conditions across Oregon, Barb shared important tips on how homeowners can protect their property and families, and highlighted the critical work ORVOAD does to connect organizations statewide in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.

Catch the full interview here: https://www.koin.com/am-extra/oregon-nonprofit-network-prepares-for-volunteer-wildfire-response/
Barbara Edwards Pat Olsen Clackamas County Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster Oregon Department of Emergency Management

05/27/2026

This information is critical in an emergency.

05/27/2026

Our newsletter for May is here! partner meeting tomorrow and updates for upcoming events. and a very special thank you to two leaders who have shaped CCVOAD for the better. Teresa Robertson (Secretary) and Jamie Poole (Director) have completed their two terms with us and are stepping down from the board.

Through wildfires, floods, and the everyday work of building a stronger disaster preparedness and recovery network in Clackamas County, they showed up and with a clear-eyed focus on the people we serve.

This isn't goodbye. It's a deep thank-you for al you do for our community!

Oregon Department of Emergency Management, Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, Pat Olsen, Barbara Edwards Clackamas County Disaster Management Clackamas County, Oregon
https://mailchi.mp/ccvoad/may-newsletter

05/20/2026

Looking forward to May's meeting.

Join us for the ORVOAD Virtual Partners Meeting!
🗓️ Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM
💻 Live via Microsoft Teams
Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (ORVOAD) is a statewide coalition of voluntary, community-based, and faith-based organizations working together to support Oregon communities before, during, and after disasters.
This month's agenda:
✅ ORVOAD Highlights
✅ COAD, VOAD & LTRG Mapping Across Oregon
✅ Partner Roundtable
✅ Wildfire Prevention Month
Whether you're a long-time partner or new to the coalition, there's a seat at the table for you. Join us - contact ORVOAD's Executive Director, Barb Edwards at [email protected]. Clackamas County Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster

05/19/2026

Great infomation!

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month. Learn what you can do to help protect your home from wildfire at https://conservationdistrict.org/2026/wildfire-preparedness-immediate-zone.html

05/15/2026

Building partnerships before the next disaster. 🤝

This week, CCVOAD Executive Director Pat Olsen presented to the Oregon City Safety Council — joining neighborhood associations and public service professionals for a great conversation about disaster preparedness and how the Safety Council and CCVOAD can partner together moving forward.

Clackamas County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) is the connective tissue between nonprofits, faith-based groups, government agencies, and community partners. Across 38 partner organizations, we fill gaps and connect resources at every phase of a disaster — immediate response, intermediate recovery, and long-term rebuilding.

A recurring theme of the discussion? Mass care readiness. When hundreds of neighbors are suddenly displaced, the question isn't whether help will come — it's whether we'll be coordinated when it does. Preparation today is what makes an effective response possible tomorrow.

Huge thanks to the Oregon City Safety Council for the invitation, and to every neighborhood leader and first responder in the room. Building resilience is a team sport. Want to partner with us, or learn how to get your neighborhood ready? → www.ccvoad.org

Oregon City - City Hall, Oregon Department of Emergency Management Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Medical Teams International Northwest Baptist Disaster Relief Oregon Livestock Council Red Cross Cascades Region Kenton R. Johnson Barbara Edwards

05/06/2026

Thanks to FOX 12 Oregon for the excellent article! It's great to see our partners at Team Rubicon and the incredible work they do being recognized. Thank you to Ezra Kaplan for his work and for staying to do a little work himself!
Oregon Department of Emergency Management Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Pat Olsen

Nearly a year after the Rowena wildfire destroyed 56 homes, many residents remain unable to rebuild.

05/06/2026

Fire season is here. Check out is important information at https://www.clackamas.us/dm/clackgoprepared

05/05/2026

After a Level 3 evacuation order during the 2020 Unger Fire, a Mulino family isn't waiting for the next close call. They've spent months clearing land, removing debris, and hardening their home with fire-resistant materials — doing exactly what CCVOAD is urging all County residents to do this season. Thank you KGW-TV and Libby Dowsett for sharing this important information!

Forecasts point to an above-average wildfire year. Now is the time to act.
Three steps to start today:
🏠 Harden your home — ember-resistant vents, fire-resistant roofing, screen your decks
🌿 Create defensible space — clear 30 feet around structures, trim vegetation
🎒 Be 2 Weeks Ready — food, water, meds, documents, and a family communication plan

Oregon Department of Emergency Management Clackamas County Disaster Management Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

Learn more: https://ccvoad.org/ | Watch the Robertson family's story: https://www.kgw.com/video/news/local/wildfire/oregon-family-hardens-home-after-2020-wildfire-scare/283-1ee675d2-456c-430b-9e6b-bba709eb1962



https://www.kgw.com/video/news/local/wildfire/oregon-family-hardens-home-after-2020-wildfire-scare/283-1ee675d2-456c-430b-9e6b-bba709eb1962

A Clackamas County family is taking wildfire precautions in Mulino, Ore., after being forced to evacuate during the 2020 Unger Fire.