Resources
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The resources below are provided as a guide to aid in your community resilience efforts. Please use them in a manner that is most beneficial for your community.
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Continuity of Operations Planning
A Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) is a tool which allows for the planning and preparation required to minimize the adverse impacts of a disaster and ensure continued performance of mission essential functions.
The four COOP templates here have been developed to meet the varied needs of different organizations and institutions.
NJVOAD
This COOP Nonprofit Template was developed by NJVOAD to guide and assist nonprofits in creating a continuity of operations plan.
LA County
Planting the Seeds for Recovery is a continuity and recovery plan template, developed by Los Angeles County, to help nonprofits plan for a disaster or pandemic.
San Jose State University
The Continuity of Operations Guidebook & Template for Nonprofit Service Providers is a thesis-quality research paper created by a San Jose State University Public Administration Master’s student.
University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota COOP template provides general guidance and sample information for developing a COOP.
Personal Preparedness
HelpNJNow.org: Personal Preparedness
This website highlights some of the basic disaster preparedness measures individuals should take, as well as where to go to find more information.
World Cares Center: Disaster Volunteerism Academy
World Cares Center delivers free training to equip individuals and volunteers with the skills and tools needed to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters safely.
Community preparedness starts with the individual. These personal preparedness resources and trainings will help prepare individuals so that they are more resilient and better able to serve the community at large.
Response & Recovery
Resources to aid in the aftermath of disruptive events, including information on MARC implementations and LTR development.
MARC Guide
This Multi-Agency Resource Center Planning Resource helps explain the roles and purpose of the MARC, as well as the organizations helpful in planning and executing one.
MARC Guidelines
This quick guide outlines key considerations for executing a MARC.
Virtual MARC Guidance
Guidance for planning and executing a virtual MARC. Developed by NJVOAD in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
LTR Guide
National VOAD Long-Term Recovery Guide
LTR Quick Guide
Long-Term Recovery Quick Reference Guide developed by NVOAD.