This committee provides assistance to communities, counties and regions in the formation of COAD, VOAD or LTR organizations, and helps such organizations to remain viable during periods between disasters. If you are interested in learning more about this committee, please email [email protected]

This committee works with state agencies, nonprofit groups, and faith based organizations to help organize and streamline the volunteer and donation process during a disaster. Since all disasters start and end locally, the committee works with local governments and organizations to help train and establish procedures for volunteer reception centers and receiving donations in case […]

The IDHRC has formed the CERT Program Support Committee to explore ways to assist local communities with the establishment, maintenance, and training needed for local CERT programs. The Committee focuses on providing technical support and guidance to local CERT programs, including but not limited to programs formed within public safety, industry, and schools. More information […]

This committee provides an annual review/audit of the accounts of the IDHRC as maintained by the Treasurer; in coordination with the Executive Committee and other committee chairs, establishes an annual budget; works with the Unmet Needs Committee to establish fiscal policy associated with responding to unmet needs. If you are interested in learning more about […]

If you are interested in joining the COAD Network, please email [email protected]

This committee receives referrals of disaster affected individuals and seeks to assist those individuals when all other avenues have been exhausted. If you are interested in learning more about this committee, please email [email protected]  

The purpose of this committee is to promote disaster preparedness in Iowa’s faith community, and to collaborate with IDHRC partners, Iowa churches, and faith leaders to provide disaster spiritual and emotional care training that is compliant with national Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster guidelines. If you are interested in learning more about this committee, please […]

The purpose of this committee is to educate partner agencies and the general public on the IDHRC mission and services. The committee will develop and execute marketing and public relations strategies to promote the organization, its services, accomplishments and activities. The committee will collaborate with the Board of Directors and the IDHRC committee chairs to […]