Official VOAD for Santa Clara County
Pacific ADA is offering a webinar Improving accessibility and inclusion within facilities and program areas is always a good idea, but not always easily attainable due to limited budgets and/or staff. This webinar features an expert from the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center, who will offer ideas for readily achievable barrier removal, and highlight high-impact, low-cost actions […]
Panel Discussion (Hear from local, regional, and national FBOs) How do FBOs support disaster preparedness and recovery? What are the opportunities to serve? Where do you fit in? Not yet a CADRE partner? It's free! Learn more here. If you require special accommodations for this meeting, please provide details on the registration form no later […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships are joining together to host a Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Informational Webinars for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Together, review the Fiscal Year NGSP and learn how to […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships are joining together to host a Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Informational Webinars for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Together, review the Fiscal Year NGSP and learn how to […]
...Cold enough to have a serious discussion about local capabilities to support warming centers County Cold Weather Plan/Coordination Report on the current unhoused population Availability of shelter beds Warming center expectations What some cities are doing Community Outreach to unhoused to other vulnerable populations risks Presenters: Office of Supportive Housing City of Morgan Hill City […]
A panel of local practitioners will share the visible and invisible obstacles that are faced by vulnerable populations when accessing emergency information and relief. Topics includes: Immigrant rights LGBTQ Unhoused Gender Veterans Access and Functional Needs Accommodation requests must be received AT LEAST 72 hours before the workshop. Register in advance for this Zoom workshop. […]
COOP Zoom Webinar When: Mar 20, 2023, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. AND March 27, 2023, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Register in advance for this session. If you register for the 20th, you’ll also be enrolled for the 27th and must attend BOTH sessions. Training sponsored by Bay Area UASI Training and Exercise Program. If you have an […]
When: May 16, 2023, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Register in advance for this session. Does your agency have mandated tasks or services that are critical to the community you serve? Have you determined how you will continue those tasks and services during a disaster? Whether you have a COOP plan or are new to the COOP […]
Free Disaster Recovery Workshops Disaster recovery protocols should be in place before a disaster unfolds. As Santa Clara County enters another high heat and fire season, and El Niño conditions indicate a wet winter, government and nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and businesses must be prepared to navigate future disasters that may match or exceed the scale […]
Register in advance for this session. What is Continuity of Operations Planning? What are your organization’s essential functions? How do you determine what tasks are essential or not? If you are unsure how to approach any of these questions, this is the session for you! Knowing what procedures are necessary for your organization to serve […]
Register in advance for this session. Where do your operations go if your building is unavailable? What is a Memorandum of Understanding? What are the benefits of having an alternate facility? If you are unsure how to approach any of these questions, this is the session for you! In this session, we will explore the […]
Register in advance for this session. What happens when your organization becomes the headline? What if the media wants to do a story about your organization’s mission? What should you do if you’re interviewed? What information should be public? Join retired emergency manager and public information officer, Lynn Brown, as he discusses best practices when […]
