News

MSVOAD on Ground in Tornado Devastated and Flooded Areas of Jackson, MS

4/9/2008 - Our VOAD Partners on the ground in the affected areas are doing great things to assisted those disaster victims in need.

There is an expected weather event forecasted for Thursday evening Friday morning. The weather cell could hit our area as far north as Little Rock, AR and as far south as the Jackson area. The weather is expected to bring 3-4 inches of rain as well as high winds.

State and Federal agencies are on the ground still conducting damage assessments. There is still a possibility of a presidential declaration. We are waiting to hear from officials once assessments are complete.

Reports from American Red Cross partners report they are opening a client services center and are attempting to open shelters. ARC is partnering with the National Organization to set up a headquarters.

The Salvation Army partners report they have been feeding those and providing assistance when needed. They report a large decline in number of clients with needs. They anticipate standing down their feeding operations very soon.

Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service has offered to request AmeriCorps*NCCC for disaster debris clean-up. They could be on the ground within 24 hours of a request. We are awaiting to ensure the need for these teams.

There has been a concern expressed about the following issues:

* Advocacy for clients
* Case Management
* Outreach/Communications
* Sheltering

Meetings

March
Date: March 11th, 2008
What: Board of Directors Conference Call
When: 10am
Minutes: download pdf

April
Date: April 8th, 2008
What: Bi-Monthly Meeting
Where: University of MS - Student Union, Oxford, MS
When: 10am - 12 noon

Annual Conference
Date: May 5-9th, 2008
What: National VOAD Annual Conference
Where: The Peabody Hotel, Little Rock, AR

May
Date: May 20th, 2008
What: Board of Directors Conference Call
When: 10am

June
Date: June 10th, 2008
What: Bi-Monthly Meeting
Where: Jackson, MS - Location TBA
When: 10am - 12 noon

July
Date: July 8th, 2008
What: Board of Directors Conference Call
When: 10am

August
Date: August 12th, 2008
What: Bi-Monthly Meeting
Where: Hattiesburg, MS - Location TBA
When: 10am - 12 noon

September
Date: September 9th, 2008
What: Board of Directors Conference Call
When: 10am

October
Date: October 14th, 2008
What: Bi-Monthly Meeting
Where: Gulf Coast - Location TBA
When: 10am - 12 noon

November
Date: November11th, 2008
What: Board of Directors Conference Call
When: 10am

December
Date: December 9th, 2008
What: Bi-Monthly Meeting
Where: Hattiesburg, MS - Location TBA
When: 10am - 12 noon