The Louisiana State VOAD (LaVOAD) is a consortium of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters within the state of Louisiana.  Our mission is to foster, through cooperation in mitigation and response, more effective service to people affected by disaster.

Our mission is accomplished through the following priorities:

• Communication - disseminating information through electronic mechanisms, newsletters, the directory, research and demonstration, case studies, and critique
• Cooperation - creating a climate for cooperation at all levels (including grass roots) and providing information
• Coordination - coordinating policy among member organizations and serving as a liaison, advocate, and national voice
• Convening Mechanisms - putting on seminars, meetings, board meetings, regional conferences, training programs, and local conferences
• Education - providing training and increasing awareness and preparedness in each organization
• Leadership Development - giving volunteer leaders training and support in effort to build effective local VOAD organizations
• Mitigation - supporting the efforts of federal, state, and local agencies and governments and supporting appropriate legislation
• Outreach - encouraging the formation of and giving guidance to state and regional voluntary organizations active in disaster relief