SMA's Justin Haagen joins VOAD Executive Committee

In addition to serving on the VOAD Long Term Recovery Committee, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) welcomes Justin Haagen of ServiceMaster Anytime to the VOAD Executive Committee for a 2 year term. Justin will service as the Treasurer.

The function of this organization is to encourage cooperation and coordination in planning for and responding to disasters. We do this so that our response will be more effective, duplication of services will be minimized, and more efficient service will be provided to those affected by a disaster.”

To benefit people affected by disasters through:
• Cooperation — to create a climate for cooperation at all levels (including grass roots) and to provide information.
• Coordination — to coordinate policy among member organizations and to serve as a liaison, advocate, and community voice
• Communication — to disseminate information through newsletters, a directory, drills and critiques
• Education — to provide training and to increase awareness and preparedness in each organization
• Mitigation — to support efforts of federal, state and local agencies and governments
• Convening mechanisms — to put on meetings, seminars, training programs and local conferences
• Outreach — to encourage the formation of, and give guidance to, local voluntary organizations active in disaster relief
For more information visit http://www.svma.com/page21/page21.html