This national conference focuses on improving practices related to missing persons cases, including search, investigation, identification, recovery, and reunification efforts. It highlights evidence-based and collaborative strategies, tools, and techniques used throughout all stages of response. The event also addresses the unique challenges associated with cases involving vulnerable populations, such as older adults, individuals with disabilities, […]

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) was founded over 50 years ago in response to the challenges many disaster organizations experienced following Hurricane Camille, a Category 5 storm that hit the Gulf Coast in August 1969. This annual national conference brings together emergency management volunteers and professionals from across the country to share best […]