West Tennessee Regional VOAD

West Tennessee Regional VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters) is an association of independent organizations that are active in all phases of disaster. West Tennessee Regional VOAD exists to increase Cooperation, Coordination, Communication, and Collaboration amongst organizations through all phases of the disaster cycle: preparedness, mitigation, relief, and recovery.

We are partners reliant on one another. We are committed to working together before, during and after a disaster to strengthen our community’s resiliency.

The National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters movement started naturally with the need to serve individuals and families affected by a catastrophic event. These early NGO responders learned that by banding together, they were able to provide a quicker and more efficient response. Members of VOAD enjoy the benefits of the largest network of faith-based and nonprofit organizations focused on disaster relief and recovery in the domestic United States and US Territories.

NVOAD is a national organization recognized by both FEMA and Homeland Security.
Tennessee VOAD is our state organization recognized by National VOAD and TEMA.
The West Tennessee Regional VOAD is a member of the Tennessee Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster.
West Tennessee Regional VOAD assists volunteer organizations to become more effective in their service in disaster relief and recovery and provides the Emergency Management agencies in 21 West TN Counties with Cooperation, Communication, Coordination, and Collaboration of volunteers and donations.

Our Mission:

The West Tennessee Regional Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) brings diverse organizations together to meet the needs of communities in support of disaster resiliency, response, and recovery.

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