OUR MISSION

Our mission is coordinate a holistic approach to disaster recovery by maximizing public and private resources thereby providing an efficient system that can address immediate and long-term physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of impacted citizens.

OUR PURPOSE

Our purpose is to bring together faith-based, voluntary, nonprofit, community based, government, and public entities active in disaster services to foster a more effective response and recovery for the people of Iowa in times of disaster.

WHO WE ARE

The Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council (IDHRC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, charitable organization that brings together faith-based, voluntary and government organizations active in disaster services to foster a more effective response and recovery for the people of Iowa in times of disaster. The IDHRC is membership based and comprised of over 70 organizations.

WHAT WE DO

The IDHRC was established in 2001 by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security, and serves as the State of Iowa Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD). We are an umbrella organization of existing agencies. Each member organization maintains its own identify and independence, yet works closely with other agencies to improve service, maximize resources, and eliminate unnecessary duplication. The IDHRC provides a forum promoting cooperation, communication, coordination and collaboration; and fosters more effective delivery of services to communities affected by disaster.