Nonprofit Staten Island’s flagship program is the Staten Island Community Organizations Active in Disaster (SI COAD) coalition. This coalition assists Staten Island nonprofit organizations in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from large-scale disasters as well as everyday emergencies, whether natural or man-made. Through education, communication, situational awareness, and assessing needs and gaps, the SI COAD serves as a learning exchange and coordinative force for both proactive planning and effective response in Staten Island.
Since 2012, the SI COAD has facilitated learning, networking, and communication among coalition participants representing various service focus areas across the sector. It serves as a key resource for emergency preparedness and disaster response for local community-based organizations. The mission of the SI COAD is to better prepare partners for disasters and emergencies, and facilitate collective action and response in the event of such crises through communication, coordination, cooperation, and collaboration.
The SI COAD promotes situational awareness, emergency planning, and effective response during disasters, with a focus on the unique needs of Staten Island. The COAD aims to be a sustainable model for other communities, ensuring the availability of essential services and encouraging impartial provision of these services.
Announcements
- As we head into cold and flu season please note there has been an unusually high number of flu cases. The NYC Vaccine Finder is a great tool for finding locations that provide vaccinations for COVID-19, MPV, and the flu! Visit https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/ to schedule your vaccine!
- SI COAD continues to distribute PPE (masks, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes) and rapid test kits. While you prepare to gather with loved ones for fall and winter holidays, be sure to take extra precautions to avoid potential spread of COVID. Be sure to test regularly. Email frank@nonprofitstatenisland.org to inquire about free PPE and test kits.
IMPORTANT: Stay Informed – Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Nonprofit Staten Island and our Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) coalition have been actively following the updates and information coming out about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on our communities. We are in close communication with our partners at the NYC Department of Health and NYC Emergency Management. Please see our homepage and COVID-19 News & Resources page for the latest information, as well as tips and guidance for preparing, communicating and staying safe and healthy. The best sources of information remain the NYC Department of Health Coronavirus page and Centers for Disease Control(CDC). As the situation is rapidly evolving, you may check those sites frequently for updated guidelines, communications and resources.
We will continue to share information here, in the Nonprofit Staten Island Newsletter Here, as well as via the Staten Island Nonprofit Facebook page and COAD Facebook page. If you haven’t already, please also sign up for our SI COAD listserv to stay informed.
See our News Page for the latest press on our efforts.
To learn more about the SI COAD’s and its Medical Ecosystem COVID-19 response, see here.
Current Projects
Strengthening Communities Through Recovery (SCTR)
SI COAD is working on a multi-year project with New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) to develop an Emergency Response Plan (ERP), a coalition resource directory, and a resource map to better prepare Staten Island and our communities for emergencies and disasters of all kinds.
SI COAD Test Kit and PPE Distribution
SI COAD has partnered with NYC Health and Hospitals (H+H) and community partner Hope Home Care to launch an improved version of our PPE and test kit distribution program. Our most recent partnership with Hope Home Care has allowed SI COAD to receive PPE and test kits through NYC H+H and store and distribute these vital supplies through Hope Home Care’s office at 26 Dumont Avenue Staten Island, NY 10305. PPE distribution is available every Tuesday and Friday from 10:00AM-4:00PM. We ask that all organizations seeking PPE email frank@nonprofitstatenisland.org ahead of time with a request for supplies. Supplies distributed include rapid self-test kits, KN95 masks, 8 oz hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and relevant handouts/flyers.
Other SI COAD Key Projects / Initiatives
Education/Training:
- Peer Exchanges on Best Practices
- Emergency Response & Planning sessions at annual Nonprofit Conference
- Webinars and Educational Training Opportunities
- Call-down Drills & Tabletop exercises
See an Overview of the coalition and learn more about the COAD history.
Outreach: Resource Guide, Self-Care, Family Ready Day
Communications: Listserv, Facebook page, Staten Island Nonprofit Newsletter
Future Planning: Member Survey to inform future priorities and programs
Printable brochure available here.
The Medical Ecosystem(MES)
The Medical Ecosystem (MES), a subcommittee of the SI COAD, comprises the borough’s medical service providers, who will also provide assistance during a large-scale community disaster. Members include local hospitals, physicians, mental health service providers, EMS providers & senior assisted living centers.
JOIN THE COAD!
Want to better prepare your organization for disasters and/or emergencies, be it an act of nature or man-made? Learn and exchange resources and ideas at Staten Island Nonprofit COAD coalition meetings. COAD meetings and events are open to Staten Island Nonprofit members and SI nonprofits at no cost. Staten Island Community Organizations Active in Disaster (SI COAD), a coalition managed by the Nonprofit Staten Island (Staten Island Nonprofit), facilitates learning, networking and communication among coalition participants, and serves as a resource in emergency preparedness and/or disaster response for our local community-based organizations. Come to the next monthly meeting and “Like” SI COAD on Facebook. To sign up for COAD listserv communications, complete this form or contact frank@nonprofitstatenisland.org. Also, sign up for NYC Notify, the official source for information about emergency events and important city services.
The SI COAD acknowledges support of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Staten Island Foundation, and Lyrasis, as well as discretionary funding from our Staten Island City Council Members and the Office of the the Staten Island Borough President, for its activities and programming.
What’s Going On With the SI COAD
Nonprofit Staten Island has partnered with Citizens Committee for New York City for the third and final community conversation of 2023 on the Future of Community Leadership. We invite our COAD members and stakeholders to plan to attend and Show Up for Staten Island. Register at: https://bit.ly/CCNYSession3
This #NationalPreparednessMonth, Take Control in 1, 2, 3. *STEP 1* is to Assess Your Needs. If you or a member of your household have medications (especially ones that need refrigeration) 💊, rely on mobility or assistive devices ♿, or have a pet 🐱, you’ll need to understand how these variables will factor into what you’ll need to stay safe in a disaster or emergency. Check out https://www.ready.gov/ to learn more about personal preparedness and some key considerations to help Assess Your Needs.
#ICYMI - Community Engagement Specialist, Jill Cornell, from NYCEM joined us to offer an important overview of flood readiness resources and strategies. Check out the highlights at
We know that when disaster strikes, it's the community members who are first to hit the ground and respond. To that end, we're excited to add this virtual lunch & learn opportunity to our #preparednessmonth activities. World Cares Center will help you better prepare for those moments as an organization. Register at https://bit.ly/COAD-WCC-DRP & join us on Sept 20th.
Past Projects
For more information:
Tatiana Arguello
Nonprofit Staten Island
Tatiana@nonprofitstatenisland.org
COAD Co-chairs:
Shirley Dunn, MPA
Director of Quality Assurance & Corporate Compliance Officer, Eden II
Joseph Tornello, LCSW
President/CEO, Meals on Wheels of Staten Island
MES Co-chairs:
Trientina Campbell
Director of Environmental Safety/EPC, Richmond University Medical Center
Ginny Mantello, MD
Director, Health and Wellness, Office of the Staten Island
Borough President
