Nashville volunteer group is prepared to support city through any disaster
The March 2020 Nashville tornadoes highlighted the need for a more effective and unified disaster response plan. This spurred the reinstatement of the Nashville VOAD.
Davidson Co. residents affected by the Dec. 2021 tornadoes
Talk to a representative from Disaster Recovery Connection to connect with resources that may be available to help you recover.
It’s severe weather season, and we can all be prepared for tornadoes, floods and storms
Our member organizations work together to provide coordination of services and resources.
Nashville Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is a group of Davidson County community organizations including faith-based, nonprofit, volunteer, and government agencies.
Our goal is to provide knowledge and resources throughout the disaster cycle—preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery—and help disaster survivors in Davidson County communities.
Members work together on specific projects and goals during each of the four phases of disaster.
Members promote coordination through open and purposeful dialogue, allowing effective sharing of information and resources.
Nashville VOAD members have unique views and access to their communities that allows for comprehensive responses during disasters.
Nashville VOAD members commit to working together and not competitively toward the goal of effective service to the community,
The March 2020 Nashville tornadoes highlighted the need for a more effective and unified disaster response plan. This spurred the reinstatement of the Nashville VOAD.
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