COAD MISSION

PREPARE
RESPOND
RECOVER

COAD is a group of Charlotte County community organizations, working together during a disaster to provide coordination of services to ensure that unmet needs are addressed, provide financial assistance and supplies, and to share knowledge and resources with Charlotte County residents during a disaster.  COAD members include faith-based, non-profits, volunteer groups, and government agencies.

Disaster Relief

Be Prepared

Hurricane Season starts on June 1st and ends November 30th.
Preparedness is the key to your safety!

TIP: Have a Plan
TIP: Build Emergency Supplies Kit
TIP: Sign-Up for Alerts
TIP: Protect Your Pets & Livestock.
TIP: Sign up for AlertCharlotte.
TIP: Know Your Zone.

NEWS
Disaster Assistance

We're Here
To Help

Charlotte County residents affected by Hurricanes Ian, Idalia, Helene, or Milton, can now apply for disaster assistance from local resources through Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD).  The COAD Disaster Assistance Application helps residents access potential financial or home repair support.

Please note: assistance is for households meeting low-income criteria according to HUD standards (80% of the area median income) click here for HUD standards.

* Displaced Homeowners and Disaster Impacted Renters
* Head of Household Aged 60+
* Homes to individuals with disabling conditions
*Families with Children Under Age 18


Eligibility for home repair programs depends on factors like property ownership, property tax status, and the severity of the damage to your home. If you believe you meet the income criteria and have unmet needs from the recent hurricanes, click the button below to get started.

GET STARTED
A STRONGER COMMUNTY
When a Disaster comes knocking.
COAD is always there to help
IF YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS...

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