BCCOAD
About BCCOAD
Broome County COAD is a nonprofit 501(c)3 public charity that was incorporated in 2009. We are a non-governmental membership organization. Our mission is to:
“Provide a collaborative structure to coordinate the work of community organizations and resources to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters in Broome County, NY.”
Broome County COAD was formed to serve the community.
Collaborative Structure
To provide a collaborative structure to coordinate the work of voluntary agencies and organizations that assist residents of the Broome County area affected by disasters, both natural and man-made.
Effective Service
To foster more effective service through preparation, response and mitigation for the benefit of all people in the Broome County area imperiled or impacted by disasters.
Disseminate Information
To disseminate information through member organizations and the community as needed, including the organization and sponsorship of informational meetings, local conferences and training programs.
Coordinate & Improve
To coordinate and improve on working relationships among member organizations, advocate disaster preparedness, establish a unified voice in local disaster management and maintain a liaison with federal, state and local emergency management offices including the representation of disaster-related concerns to appropriate agencies and representatives.
Encourage Participation
To encourage participation and to increase awareness of disaster planning.
Utilize Resources
To utilize resources from federal, state, and local governments and member organizations in order to support disaster mitigation efforts and to organize and assist in long-term recovery when needed.