
Coordination of Care and Services
Drawing on the strengths of participating organizations, COAD identifies and addresses service gaps in the emergency management cycle, offers training opportunities for participants and the community, and supports emergency preparedness activities.
Communication
COAD participants are working to define and strengthen communications roles, channels and messages to support preparedness, response and recovery.
Community Resilience
Erie County efforts have been driven by a singular goal of improving community resilience to protect resident health and safety before, during and after disasters and emergencies.
Participants
Re-established in fall 2023, representatives from Erie County government, the City of Buffalo, health and human service agencies and the transportation sector, along with the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, meet twice a month.