Staten Island Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD)
The Staten Island COAD aims to enhance the capacity of non-profits and service organizations on Staten Island to provide support during crises. Through collaboration and communication, various sectors such as hospitals, behavioral health, and social services are represented in the COAD. The committee emphasizes the importance of emergency preparedness planning, role clarity during emergencies, and maintaining alternate communications plans. Members include prominent organizations like the American Red Cross and Richmond University Medical Center.
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Mission Statement The Staten Island Community Organizations Active in Disaster endeavors to improve the capacity of not-for-profits and service organizations on Staten Island to provide support and services to the Staten Island community in times of crisis and to increase the capacity of the entire sector through cooperation, coordination, and communication.
Members of the Staten Island COAD American Red Cross Beacon Christian Community Health Center Office of the Borough President of Staten Island College of Staten Island Community Health Action Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene Eden ll The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island Lifestyles for the Disabled Inc. Northfield Community LDC Port Richmond CERT Project Hospitality Richmond Medical Society Richmond Senior Services Richmond University Medical Center Salvation Army SCORE Staten Island Arts Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Staten Island Foundation Staten Island LTRO Staten Island Mental Health Society Staten Island University Hospital Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Sectors Represented in the Staten Island COAD Hospitals Primary Care / FQHC Behavioral Health Community Health Government Social Service Arts Business
Situational Awareness Takeaways 1. Out of state hotline are available only with 20% of the agencies questioned. 2. Organizations need a written emergency preparedness plan 3. Tabletops and full scale exercises needed. 4. Lack of instruction to clients regarding major emergencies in the community. 5. New employee orientation re: preparedness procedures and policies. 6. Organizational community support re: transition of vulnerable populations. 7. Staff need Job Action Sheets in order to know their roles during an emergency. 8. If landlines are down, what is the alternate communications plan? 9. Agencies have ongoing issues with difficulty obtaining gas 10. Alternate organizations list to maintain programs.
