COAD Resource Teams

COAD Resource Teams focus on the immediate recovery activities to be implemented after a disaster to facilitate any needed response for impacted vulnerable populations.

Developmental Disabilities

Chair - Susan Magers

Liaison - Anna Day

aday@scgov.net

• Works with developmentally disabled individuals, families, and caregivers.

• Provides information regarding education, response and recovery before and after disaster events.

• Assists with locating available resources after a disaster.

Elder Care

Liaison - Sue Firestone

sfirestone@scgov.net

• Provides on-going education, training and  information to community-based shelter volunteers and others involved in disaster recovery.

•Collects and disseminates community resource information for aging services following a disaster.

Homeless

Liaison - David Ashby

lashby@scgov.net

• Plans actions to facilitate the protection and care of the homeless during a disaster.

• Assists with necessary tools for effective disaster related communication to the homeless.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Chair - Kery Dennis

Liaison - Kim Wiles

kwiles@scgov.net

• Works with high-risk behavioral groups.

• Provides effective response and recovery activities after disaster.

• Ensures access to critical incident stress management, crisis intervention services and information.

Youth and Families

Chair - Janet Kahn

Liaison - Nathan Scott

nathan.scott@flhealth.gov

• Ensures that viable plans are in place for at risk youth and families..

• Provides effective response and recovery after disaster regarding resources available.