New York Voad

New York Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NYVOAD) is the state chapter of the National VOAD. The VOAD consists of organizations active in disaster response throughout the state of New York. The VOAD's role is to bring organizations together and enable them to understand each other and work together during times of disaster preparedness, response, relief and recovery. The New York State VOAD adheres to the principles established by the National VOAD. The principles are referred to as the 4C's: Cooperation Communication Coordination Collaboration These principles serve as the foundation for the New York State VOAD as it collaborates with local, regional and national partners to coordinate disaster relief, response and recovery efforts in times of disaster.