Connect with SI COAD!
Join our network to stay informed and engaged with the Staten Island Community Organizations Active in Disaster (SI COAD). By filling out this form, you’ll be added to our listserv, ensuring you receive our monthly newsletter, coalition meeting reminders, and critical updates. We’ll keep you informed about weather watches, health advisories, and key events, as well as any response activities during incident activation. For urgent communications, including event updates and serious advisories, we may also reach out via phone or text. Whether you’re a new or existing stakeholder, please provide your current contact information to stay connected and informed.
The Staten Island Community Organizations Active in Disaster (SI COAD) coalition is dedicated to strengthening the capacity of Staten Island organizations to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, emergencies, and community crises. With an explicit focus on serving Staten Island, our mission is better prepare partners for disasters and emergencies, and facilitate efficient and effective collective action and response in the event of such crises, utilizing communication, coordination, cooperation, and collaboration.
Since our inception in 2012, SI COAD has become a vital space for collaboration and learning, bringing together diverse cross-sector stakeholders to address the unique needs of Staten Island. Coalition leaders and members foster strategic partnerships and provide essential tools and training to enhance readiness and resilience across the borough. By cultivating a culture of collaborative planning and mutual support, we help partners stay ahead of potential risks and respond swiftly when crises arise.
The SI COAD is committed to ensuring that essential voices are represented, vital services are available, and equitable response efforts are achieved in times of need. Through our dedication to communication, cooperation, and collaboration, we strive to serve as a sustainable model for other communities. By delivering education, planning, and situational awareness with a local lens across all phases of emergency management, SI COAD aims to build a safer, stronger, and more connected Staten Island.
Upcoming Activities
📢 Don’t miss our Tabletop Exercise coming up on June 9! Please plan to join us as we put our collective preparedness to the test!
This is a hands-on opportunity for Staten Island’s cross-sector network to come together and test our collective emergency response.
Whether you’re deeply involved in the coalition or simply stay in the loop, this is your chance to connect with peers, strengthen communication, and explore how your organization fits into the bigger picture when crisis strikes.
This year’s exercise will be facilitated by NYC DOHMH’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response, with thanks to the American Red Cross of Greater NY for once again hosting us at their Staten Island location.
📆 Monday, June 9, 2025
🕘 9:00–11:00 AM (Coffee and networking from 8:30)
📍 IBR, 1050 Forest Hill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10314
➡️ Please let us know you’ll be coming!
Strengthening Communities Through Recovery (SCTR)
In partnership with New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM), SI COAD conducts ongoing Emergency Response Planning for the borough, including resource mapping, to support a better-prepared Staten Island community.
SI COAD PPE Distribution
PPE remains available to organizations and individuals in need through SI COAD partnerships. For more information, including current inventory and distribution locations, please contact sicoad@nonprofitstatenisland.org.
Other SI COAD Key Projects / Initiatives
Education & Capacity Building
- Webinars and Training Opportunities
- Circulated partner opportunities
- Peer Exchanges on Best Practices
- Planning, response, and resilience content featured at NPSI’s annual Nonprofit Conference
- Call-down Drills & Tabletop exercises
- Organizational resource and referral coordination
Outreach: Resource guide, awareness campaigns, community tabling
Communications: Listserv, Facebook, Nonprofit Staten Island newsletter
Future Planning: Stakeholder surveys, focus groups
Printable brochure available here.
See an Overview of the coalition and learn more about the COAD history.
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!
Learn and exchange resources and ideas for increased readiness and resilience at NPSI’s SI COAD coalition meetings. The coalition prides itself on its cross-sector capacity and collaborations; all stakeholders, regardless of NPSI membership status, are welcome at all meetings and events at no cost. Complete the form at the top of the page to sign up for our listserv.
The SI COAD gratefully acknowledges NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York City Emergency Management, New York Community Engagement Alliance, and NYC Councilmember David Carr for their funded support of its efforts and activities.
The SI COAD team also thanks the Office of the Staten Island Borough President, New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, New York State Office of Mental Health, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 2, and U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for their continued partnership.
What’s Going On With the SI COAD
✨ Please join us in giving a warm welcome to The Post Care as the newest member of the Nonprofit Staten Island family! Their compassionate, trauma-informed approach ensures that no one has to navigate postpartum trauma alone. We’re proud to have them in our community, supporting healing, dignity, and long-term wellness. 💚
✨ Recap of Our Annual Meeting of Members ✨ We had an incredible time connecting with our nonprofit community at our Annual Meeting of Members held on June 4, 2026 at Catholic Charities of Staten Island. As we celebrate 20 Years Strong, it was truly special to come together, reflect, and look ahead. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Helen Arteaga, NYC Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, for serving as our keynote speaker and sharing valuable insights with our members. We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to Comserv Connect for their generous donation in support of our Diamond Fund Match Program—your support helps strengthen and uplift our nonprofit community. Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to be part of our mission. 💙 #AnnualMeeting #NonprofitCommunity #StatenIsland #20YearsStrong #CommunityImpact #NonprofitsSupportingNonprofits
Meet our featured speaker, Chris Ferrera, President of Comserv Connect 👏 With 20+ years in IT and cybersecurity, Chris helps organizations strengthen security, streamline operations, and use technology—like AI—to drive real results. A trusted leader across NY & NJ, Chris brings practical, real-world insights you can put into action right away. Join us for AI Impact: From Everyday Use to Organizational Strategy and learn how to apply AI more effectively, securely, and strategically in your work. 📍 Staten Island 🗓 June 11, 2026 ⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM Save your seat today! 🚀
📢 Important resource alert: New York State’s 2025–2026 Cooling Assistance benefit is closing this Friday, June 5 at 5:00 PM. Eligible households are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications received by the deadline will still be processed. As temperatures rise, cooling support can make a real difference for households at higher risk during extreme heat. Please share this information with clients, neighbors, and community members who may benefit.
Welcome to the Nonprofit Staten Island community, TFit Foundation! 💙 Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier Staten Island—breaking barriers and creating inclusive opportunities for all. Your commitment to fitness, empowerment, and accessibility is making a real difference, and we’re proud to have you as part of our network. 💪✨ Here’s to collaboration, impact, and a brighter future—stronger together! 🤝 #NonprofitStatenIsland #Welcome #CommunityStrong #InclusiveWellness #StrongerTogether
Throwback Thursday ✨ Looking back at our Community Service Awards and still feeling inspired 💙 We had an incredible time celebrating our amazing honorees who make a difference in our community in so many meaningful ways. From heartfelt moments to powerful connections, it was a morning to remember. Here’s a quick recap of a truly special celebration filled with gratitude, impact, and community spirit 🌟 #TBT #CommunityStrong #Gratitude
For more information:
Michelle Bascome
Nonprofit Staten Island
sicoad@nonprofitstatenisland.org
michelle@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
