ABSTRACT
Contents Abstract .............................................................................................................124 Engaging Volunteer Organizations to Prepare for a Pandemic ...........................124 De‘nition of Volunteers ....................................................................................125 Assumptions ......................................................................................................126 National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) .........................129 State VOAD and Local VOAD or Community Organizations Active in Disasters (COAD) .............................................................................................130 Emergency Management Functions ...................................................................131 Preparedness Is Key ...........................................................................................132 Mitigation and Prevention .................................................................................133 Response ...........................................................................................................134
