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Phelps County Disaster Committee: History, Mission, Membership, and Goals

The Phelps County Disaster Committee (PCDC), formed in April 2002 in response to flooding in Beaver Manor, aims to enhance emergency preparedness, disaster response, and long-term recovery in Phelps County. By coordinating between volunteer groups and government agencies, PCDC promotes volunteerism, public education on emergency preparedness, and the establishment of sustainable programs. With various member organizations, including the American Red Cross and local fire departments, PCDC fosters collaboration to build a resilient community against future disasters.

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Phelps County Disaster Committee: History, Mission, Membership, and Goals

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  1. VOAD Phelps County Disaster Committee Overview

  2. History... • Formed as an ad-hoc response to Beaver Manor subdivision flooding, April 2002. • Organized & implemented cleanup effort. • Follow-up meetings showed need and interest in long-term existence of PCDC. • SEMA encouraged incorporation as VOAD. • VOAD affiliation (through SEMA), 2002. • Citizen Corps affiliation (through DHS & FEMA), 2003 (administered by SEMA).

  3. Mission... • To improve emergency preparedness, disaster response, long-term recovery, and cooperation between volunteer, and government agencies, as well as individual citizens in Phelps county. • Clearing house for unattached volunteers. • Areas of effort include: * Cooperation * Coordination * Communication * Education * Leadership Development * Mitigation * Outreach * Regular Meetings

  4. Goals… • Encourage volunteerism in Phelps County. • Improve competency of volunteers. • Encourage and improve working relationships between volunteer and professional organizations. • Educate general public in personal emergency preparedness and response. • Establish these as perpetual programs.

  5. Membership… • Full - Members of volunteer, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations (e.g., Red Cross, Salvation Army, VFD, ham radio). • Affiliate - Members of other organizations with disaster planning and operations responsibilities (e.g., public-safety, emergency-management, health, other government, public, private organizations or businesses).

  6. Membership (continued)... • American Red Cross, Phelps-Pulaski • Salvation Army • Amateur Radio Emergency Service • Health Department • Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) • ABLE Commission • Missouri Ozarks Community Action (MOCA) • Phelps County Emergency Management • Rolla Rural Fire Department • Rolla Police Department • Rolla Fire Department

  7. PCDC Officers… • President: Buz Harvey • Vice President: Dan Babcock • Secretary: Joseph Counsil • Treasurer: Edna Bridges

  8. Grant Opportunity, 2004/2005... • DHS/Office of Domestic Preparedness, administered by SEMA. • Citizen Corps program enhancement, with emphasis on collaborative efforts among organizations in the community. • Application must be sponsored by government entity (e.g., Phelps County Commission). Grant activity implemented by PCDC. • Funded November 2004: $31,755

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