Disasters are chaotic and a response can be haphazard when organizations react independently of one another. It is critical that we plan and prepare collaboratively to respond quickly and effectively.

Marin VOAD is a collaboration of community-based organizations that provide disaster services to residents and visitors in Marin County. We are part of the emergency management response system and we foster coordination and communication between government agencies and community-based partners so disaster response and recovery can be collaborative, efficient and effective.

Through meetings, training, and exercises with disaster service organizations, we assist with preparedness and planning to develop trust and partnerships and build an equitable response to those significantly impacted by disasters, primarily vulnerable residents in Marin County.