Official VOAD for Santa Clara County
This session will provide an overview for nonprofits on how the Incident Command System (ICS) is used with California’s Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Join us to learn about • Benefits of using the Incident Command System – what it is and how it works • How to […]
The COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires have shown the general public that nonprofits can adeptly continue many of our essential operations and meet community needs despite incredible disruption. Some people may think that nonprofits figured out how to magically respond to emergencies, but the truth is that the strongest nonprofits had well developed emergency and continuity […]
Why are in-kind donations called the disaster within the disaster? Join us for this session to learn about and explore the benefits, challenges and opportunities that exist in the world of disaster donations management. This course will provide a basic overview of key principles related to disaster donations management for community based, faith based and […]
This FREE interactive workshop is designed for the UASI South Bay Hub (Santa Clara County-specific) and will share best practices in collaboration and coordination before, during, and after a disaster. Using a “whole community” approach, we will examine assumptions and expectations each sector has about the others and how to strengthen working relationships, communication, and […]
The COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires have illustrated that being connected with a cause and collaborating with others to help our communities meet the needs that arise from disasters and emergencies can be comforting and fulfilling. Join us for this session to explore the challenges, benefits, and opportunities that exist in the world of disaster volunteer […]
BRING YOUR QUESTIONS and YOUR AGENCY PLANS to this FREE interactive technical assistance open forum. Learn from your peers who are planning for their own organizations. Seek input from CADRE staff and other nonprofits to enhance your organization's disaster planning and resilience. Sponsored by the Bay Area Training and Exercise Program (BATEP) for the UASI […]
This FREE virtual session is designed specifically for the UASI South Bay Hub (Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties) and will provide information on the various roles in emergency management operations, including what different sectors and levels of the government do during an emergency or disaster. We will also discuss roles the public and […]
BRING YOUR QUESTIONS and YOUR AGENCY PLANS to this FREE interactive technical assistance open forum. Learn from your peers who are planning for their own organizations. Seek input from CADRE staff and other nonprofits to enhance your organization's disaster planning and resilience. Sponsored by the Bay Area Training and Exercise Program (BATEP) for the UASI […]
Join us for this informative session to learn about the recovery planning structures currently in place for Santa Clara County, City of San Jose and others hear about nonprofit recovery initiatives and where there is room for others to become engaged in this work going forward engage with others and promote whole community recovery planning […]
Click here to register Join us for this interactive session to assess your own organization's disaster readiness and resilience. Using a new, upgraded digital version of the CADRE Self-Assessment tool, participants will have an opportunity to reflect upon their own organization's planning and preparedness and learn how to prioritize next steps to building a more […]
FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI) will offer the K0428 CERT Train-the-Trainer course online. The course dates and other course-related information are listed below. Course Description: This course prepares participants to deliver FEMA’s CERT Basic Training course. 2022 Course Dates: February 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 (1 – 5 p.m.) March 1, 2, 3, 8, […]
FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI) will offer the K0428 CERT Train-the-Trainer course online. The course dates and other course-related information are listed below. Course Description: This course prepares participants to deliver FEMA’s CERT Basic Training course. 2022 Course Dates: • February 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 (10 AM – 2 PM PST) • March […]