Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

06/12/2026

It's Smoke Ready Week! Be sure you're prepared for days with poor air quality, and find smoke and air quality resources by contacting 211.

Use resources like Air Quality Index (AQI) and the AirNow app to stay updated. Learn more at: 211info.org/2025/07/heat-smoke-fire/

06/12/2026

Please review!

🔥 Know the evacuation levels before wildfire threatens your area:

🟢 Level 1 – BE READY: Stay aware and prepare to evacuate.
🟡 Level 2 – BE SET: Be prepared to leave at a moment's notice.
🔴 Level 3 – GO NOW!: Leave immediately. Do not delay.

Learn more about Oregon's evacuation levels and what they mean:

https://f.mtr.cool/k###uomfrj

06/12/2026

📰 The ORVOAD Newsletter – June 2026 is here! Here's what's inside:

🌡️ Extreme Heat: OEM's tips to stay safe as Oregon heads into sustained high temperatures — hydration, checking on neighbors, and more.

☀️ Preparedness Season is officially underway — find trainings, fairs, and events through your local COAD.

🔥 Wildfire Tools: PGE Wildfire Watch and the OEM Wildfire Resource Hub to help you stay ready.

🎒 Ready2Respond Camp (June 22–26): An immersive disaster-response experience for students & emerging leaders, with certifications in CERT, First Aid/CPR, Incident Command & more.

💼 Now Hiring: Lincoln County COAD is seeking a Director — proposals due June 22. Request the full RFP: [email protected]

📅 ORVOAD Monthly Partners Call: Thursday, June 18, 1–2 PM — all partners welcome.

Read the full newsletter and get involved! 🤝 ,

06/02/2026

Opportunity Alert from our partners at Lincoln County COAD!

LCCOAD is hiring a Director to lead disaster preparedness and response efforts across Lincoln County, Oregon. This is a chance to strengthen a dynamic network of nonprofits, faith-based organizations, community groups, Tribal partners, and government agencies working together to build community resilience on the Oregon Coast.

Proposals due: June 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Ideal candidates bring a background in emergency management, public health, nonprofit leadership, or community organizing — plus a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
Know someone perfect for this role? Please share!
Full details in the one-pager below. Request the full RFP: [email protected] (Subject: COAD Director RFP)

Download the PDF
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F1AYVWKF6c27dK3DUoTXY7iCguH6O9EP82gb96Z07Ak/edit?usp=sharing
Oregon Department of Emergency Management

06/02/2026

We're thrilled to see the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation supporting our partner organization, Clackamas County Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster(CCVOAD), and the incredible work of the organizations who contributed to the December 2025 atmospheric flooding response efforts.

If you're interested in becoming an ORVOAD partner, visit our website here:https://orvoad.org/partner-with-us/

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

A heartfelt thanks to both Teresa Robertson and Jamie Poole for their leadership and support Clackamas County Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster. We look forward to the meeting tomorrow and to the upcoming events.

05/27/2026

Check out this important information from our partners Oregon Department of Emergency Management.

05/20/2026

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

05/16/2026

This week, CCVOAD Executive Director (and ORVOAD President) Pat Olsen presented to the Oregon City Safety Council, deepening the partnerships that carry a community through whatever comes next. A great example of what disaster coordination looks like, and what's needed across the state, especially as we move toward what could be a rough fire season.

Discover how to become a partner at https://orvoad.org/.
Barbara Edwards