The Long Island Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (LIVOAD) is a collaborative network of nonprofit, government, and private-sector partners dedicated to comprehensive disaster preparation, planning, and response. LIVOAD identifies community-specific needs and addresses them through expert-led coalitions guided by HWCLI. In an accessible and inclusive environment, we work to fill gaps in services, respond to emerging needs, and build a more resilient Long Island for generations to come. Our priority is preparing for and effectively responding to both anticipated and unexpected disasters while partnering with agencies to mitigate their impact.

Formed by HWCLI in 2001 after the September 11 attacks, LIVOAD has served for over two decades as an umbrella structure for disaster planning and recovery efforts. Modeled after the National VOAD, our local coalition is comprised of health and human service providers, religious organizations, and government agencies working through the “4 C’s”, Collaboration, Cooperation, Coordination, and Communication, to respond regionally. From guiding Long Islanders to HEAP services in the winter, to coordinating multi-agency responses to large-scale disasters, LIVOAD is ready to assist communities in times of crisis.

Recognizing that disasters come in many forms, we invite you to join LIVOAD and bring their expertise to help Long Islanders prepare for and recover from all types of disasters. For more information, please contact HWCLI’s Advocacy and Coalitions Manager, Randalle Lewis at [email protected]