Be 2 Weeks Ready: Become a Community Host!

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To expand this program, they are recruiting Community Hosts — trusted individuals who can bring the training into their own congregations or communities using a simple, ready-to-use toolkit. If you or someone in your network has a heart for preparedness and service, this is a great opportunity to lead from within. Training Opportunity: Be 2 … Read more

Building Inclusive Preparedness:Disability Resilience Collective Monthly Meetup

Event announcement for "Disability Resilience Collective: Building Emergency Readiness Together" on August 27th, 6:30pm–7:30pm, hosted by Upstream Access.

This monthly virtual meet-up fosters connection and collaboration between organizations and individuals working to make emergency preparedness more inclusive for people with disabilities. All are welcome to attend, share resources, and help build a more resilient Oregon. Upcoming Virtual Event: Date: August 27th (recurring on the last Wednesday of the month) Time: 6:30–7:30 PM Location: … Read more

Congratulations to ORVOAD’s Newly Elected Leadership!

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We’re thrilled to share that Barb Edwards, Disaster Management Coordinator for CCVOAD, has been elected to serve a 3-year term as Vice President of ORVOAD (Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster). Her deep dedication to community-based preparedness and regional coordination makes her an excellent fit for this vital leadership role. We also extend our congratulations … Read more

July 2025 Blog

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Activation with Clackamas County Disaster Management (CCDM) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Purpose This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) establishes a coordinated response during incidents to ensure the health and safety of the Clackamas County community and streamline information sharing and response coordination across multiple agencies. Scope The actions covered in this SOP attempt to address response … Read more

June 2025 Blog – Strength In Unity

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The Benefits of Partnering with CCVOAD When disaster strikes, the strength of a community is measured by how quickly and effectively it can come together to respond. At Clackamas County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (CCVOAD), our mission is rooted in that very principle—bringing together diverse organizations to prepare for, respond to, and recover from … Read more