Columbus County Disaster Coalition
WHO WE ARE:
The mission of the Columbus County Disaster Coalition (CCDC) is to identify the needs related to natural disasters and to respond to those needs through the collaborative effort of all available resources.
What is a Long Term Recovery Group?
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) defines a Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) as:
The purpose of a Long-Term Recovery Group is to have a designated, centralized, coordinating group of partnering organizations whose common goal is to assist the impacted individuals and families in the community with their Long-Term Recovery.
WHERE WE GOT OUR START:
CCDC was first CCDR: The name was changed in 2024 to better fit our group. CCDR was formed after the devastation of Hurricane Floyd in September of 1999. It dumped 15-20 inches of rain in parts of the state over a 12-hour period. Hurricane Floyd was unusual because the rainfall exceeded the 500-year flood level. Columbus County was severely affected, and something needed to be done.
Mr. Kip Godwin saw the need and stepped up and got many groups to come in and start meeting, strategizing, and putting boots on the ground.
OUR MISSION
The mission of CCDC is to identify the needs related to natural disasters, pandemics, and more and to respond to those needs (when safe) through the collaborative effort of all available resources. We have added to that for the blue-sky days, which can affect anyone at any time, such as homelessness,
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How We Help
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​Act as a clearinghouse of information by establishing a registry of available services and resources and to disseminate this information.
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Serve as an advocate for victims who are encountering problems in obtaining disaster-related relief.
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Coordinate with volunteer groups and other helping organizations to assist disaster victims with essential needs.
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Provide a trustworthy central agency to handle monies from various sources and allocate those funds in an efficient and responsible manner.
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How You Can Help
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Spread the word about CCDC
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Join our coalition
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Sponsorship
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Meet The Team
Executive Board Members:
President
Curtis Hill
Vice President
Vickie Sasser
Treasurer
Tommy Taylor
Secretary
Audrey Hart
Board Members:
Ann Huffman
Ashlei McFadden
Jackie Williamson
Marcia DeRush
Shawnquel Davis
Yvonne Norris​
Committees:
To get involved in committees or the Coalition please email us!
Preparedness & Outreach Committee
Assists in planning the annual Preparedness Expo, coordinate community trainings, and community engagement
Grants & Fundraising Committee
Assists in identifying & applying to grant opportunities, provide information to funders, donation management and volunteer needs.