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
We’re excited to welcome Josh Rivera as a featured speaker at our Community Preparedness Fair! As Director of Staten Island Regional & Community Affairs at Con Edison, Josh brings decades of experience building partnerships across government, nonprofits, and community organizations to strengthen local resilience and advance clean energy initiatives. Join us to hear his insights and connect with leaders working to keep our communities prepared and informed. 📅 May 30 | 🕚 11 AM–2 PM 📍 P.S. 56, Staten Island #CommunityPreparedness #StatenIsland #ConEdison #NYCEvents #EmergencyPreparedness #CommunityStrong
🌪️ We’re excited to welcome Savannah Steinhauer as a speaker at our Community Preparedness Fair! As a Public Warning Specialist at NYC Emergency Management, Savannah plays a vital role in keeping New Yorkers safe—issuing real-time alerts through the NotifyNYC program in 12 languages. From weather and air quality to transit updates and emergencies, Savannah helps ensure our communities stay informed and prepared. 📍 Join us to hear from Savannah and other local experts as we get ready for hurricane season together. #CommunityPreparedness #NotifyNYC #NYCEM #HurricaneSeason #BePrepared #StatenIsland #NYCEvents
☀️ Know the Signs of Heat Exhaustion Extreme heat can become dangerous fast. Watch for symptoms like: 💧 Heavy sweating 😓 Dizziness or weakness 🤕 Headaches 🤢 Nausea 💓 Rapid pulse If you start feeling sick: ✅ Drink plenty of water ✅ Move to a cool or air-conditioned place ✅ Avoid strenuous outdoor activity Cooling centers are open across NYC to help residents stay safe during this heat wave. Check on neighbors, older adults, and anyone vulnerable to extreme heat. 📍 Find your nearest cooling center by scanning the QR code or visiting: https://finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters/
🌡️ NYC Heat Alert: Cooling Centers Are Open Across All Five Boroughs 🌡️ With temperatures climbing to dangerously hot levels this week, New Yorkers are encouraged to stay cool, stay hydrated, and check on neighbors, seniors, and vulnerable family members. If the heat becomes too much, cooling centers are available throughout the city. 📍 Find your nearest cooling center: 📞 Call 311 📲 Scan the QR code or visit: https://finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters/ Take the heat seriously — extreme temperatures can be dangerous. Limit outdoor activity when possible and look for the signs of heat sickness.
🚨 We’re excited to welcome Brandon Sherr as a featured speaker at our Community Preparedness Fair! A dedicated American Red Cross volunteer since 2005, Brandon brings decades of experience in disaster response, volunteer training, and mass care operations. From managing shelters during major hurricanes like Irene and Sandy to training over 1,000 responders and serving as a government liaison during critical emergencies, Brandon has been on the front lines helping communities prepare and recover. Join us to hear expert insights on staying ready this hurricane season! 🌪️
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
