Hernando Community Organizations Active in Disasters

ties, language, complex health needs, or they live in rural or isolated areas. HOW: Hernando COAD does this by forming a network ahead of time with faith, business, health, social service, utilities, transportation, and government. Hernando COAD is committed to building a strong network because we know that not everyone will be able to quickly put their lives back together again after a disaster. WHO: Hernando COAD works on behalf of businesses to link workers with jobs, guide workers to education and training, and to facilitate business-to-business collaboration. WHEN: Hernando COAD works before, during and after a disaster to inform the community, so individuals are more self-sufficient and prepared. Hernando COAD trains with, and exercises with partners to make sure the community works together and bounces back. WHERE: Hernando COAD helps businesses, faith groups, health and medical, social services, utilities, transportation and government recover and rebuild better, stronger, & more capable. All this adds up to community and personal resiliency which makes Hernando County more prepared for any disaster that might happen.