Disaster Studies

Includes DRC Annual Reports, Preliminary Papers, and Working Papers.

Includes DGS Bulletins, Maps, and Reports of Investigations.

DEVOAD's mission is to bring together voluntary organizations in order to foster more effective and efficient services to the people of Delaware affected by disaster. The primary functions include: communication, coordination, collaboration and cooperation (4C's). Member organizations include American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Team Rubicon, Opn BBQ Relief, Lutheran Disaster Services, UMCORR, Baptist Convention MD/DE (BCDE), Adventist Disaster Services (ADS), and others.

The lead state agency for coordination of comprehensive emergency preparedness, training, response, recovery and mitigation services in order to save lives, protect Delaware's economic base and reduce the impact of emergencies.

A volunteer corps comprised of dedicated medical professionals, mental health professionals and non-medical professionals who give their time and expertise to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies. Volunteers also participate in health promotion and education in local communities.