VOAD Resources

The Buchanan County Disaster Recovery Coalition’s (BCDRC) mission is to strengthen area wide disaster coordination in Buchanan County by sharing information, simplifying resident access, and jointly resolving cases with...

To learn more about the Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council (IDHRC), click here. Below is a collection of documents outlining the IDHRC’s mission, goals, history, policies, by-laws, and more.

The National Response Framework provides foundational emergency management doctrine for how the Nation responds to all types of incidents. The NRF is structured to help jurisdictions, citizens, nongovernmental organizations...

NVOAD’s resource on disaster emotional care programs, emotional care for youth and diverse populations, and the integration of disaster emotional care programs into your organization.

A resource provided by NVOAD to help individuals and organizations better understand the long-term recovery process after a disaster as well as forming LTRGs.

This is a booklet families and individuals can use to create their own disaster preparedness plans. Creating a preparedness plan will ensure that you are well-equipped and well-stocked for...

A collection of documents that will help families and caregivers create and implement child preparedness plans in the event of a disaster or traumatic event. Provided by Iowa Child...

A guide for parents, caregivers, and teachers on how to talk with and help children and youth cope in the aftermath of a disaster or traumatic event. Provided by...

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