With hurricane season and tropical storms in the news, the St. Johns County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and Long-Term Recovery Organization (LTRO) are holding an open house to learn more about what they do in time of pending disaster and recovery.
The open house is 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 29, at United Way, 117 Bridge St. in St Augustine. The event will have light refreshments and door prize raffles.
VOAD/LTRO is a coalition of nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, government agencies and community partners dedicated to providing a coordinated disaster response and recovery efforts. Community members are also welcome to join.
Membership provides the ability to tap into shared resources and being connected to donations and funding opportunities. This holistic approach reduces duplication of services and offers a strong mechanism to respond to disasters with cohesion and coordination.
Their mission is to foster a more efficient and effective disaster response through collaboration, communication and cooperation among member organizations and the community.
Founded in 2015, St. Johns County VOAD/LTRO has been at the forefront of disaster response in the community. They have grown to include 48 organizations, each bringing unique skills and resources to a collective effort.
A VOAD/LTRO general membership meeting will follow the open house at noon. A boxed Honey Baked Ham lunch is included. For more information, go to www.ltrostjohns.org or call 904-826-9459.
