DRIV operates as a COAD or Community Organizations Active In a Disaster.
A COAD is a national model that calls for a collaborative network of organizations, businesses, and local government entities working together to enhance community resilience and response in times of disaster. Encouraged by both FEMA and IEMA, COAD’s play the crucial role of coordinating emergency human services at the very basic community level. Each COAD can choose their own functional areas within the list of ten potential areas listed below. Learn more
Our Mission
Our mission is to strengthen the community’s ability to withstand and recover from emergencies by fostering partnerships, sharing resources, and supporting comprehensive disaster planning.
Disaster Ready Illinois Valley works to facilitate effective coordination and collaboration among our members to address the challenges posed by disasters. We prioritize preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our community members.
Through information sharing, training, planning, and resource coordination, we aim to build a strong network of support and resilience.
COAD Committees
Volunteer Management
Recruits, trains, and deploys volunteers to support disaster response and recovery efforts.
Committee Lead
Erin Orwig
Bureau County Cooperative Extension
Mass Care
Identifies and coordinates sheltering and care resources for people.
Committee Lead
Rick Wilkin
Red Cross
Donations Management
Collects and distributes in-kind donations received during a disaster.
Committee Lead
Vanessa Hoffeditz
Tri-County Opportunities Council
Agriculture
Supports agricultural systems to ensure producers, organizations and communities have access to disasterrelated information and resources. Works with social services networks and government agencies to address food insecurity, distribution, and safety
Committee Lead
Tiffany Moodie
Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau
Emotional & Spiritual Care
Provides emotional and spiritual support to individuals and families coping with disaster-related trauma.
Committee Lead Needed!