Final Day to register for National VOAD Conference

Register here: https://pnassnmgmt.regfox.com/national-voad-2021-annual-conference Cancellation Policy: Requests for cancellation refunds must be made in writing and be sent via email to conference@nvoad.org. Requests received on or before April 17, 2021 will be refunded in full. A 50% cancellation fee will be assessed for cancellation requests received between April 18, 2021 and April 30, 2021. No refunds will […]

“Systemic Racism: Disasters Expose It – How Do We Address It?”

As we have seen ourselves its often the case that disasters can disproportionately impact communities of color.  The most recent example, of course, is COVID-19 as these communities have suffered more cases and deaths, disproportionate socio-economic impacts and reduced vaccination rates. For communities to recover equitably, we need to better understand the impact of racism, address […]

2021 National VOAD Virtual Conference

The 2021 National VOAD Virtual Conference runs from May 18-20, 2021. Session descriptions are available on the online registration pages. Register for the conference: https://pnassnmgmt.regfox.com/national-voad-2021-annual-conference. Review of the overall schedule: https://www.nvoad.org/nvoadevents/2021-national-voad-conference/.

Monsoon Awareness Week

Know the monsoon hazards where you live and travel. Learn more about Arizona monsoon season at ein.az.gov/monsoon-awareness.

SKYWARN Training

SKYWARN monsoon storm spotter training sessions will be offered virtually. Learn more at weather.gov/SKYWARN.  Click here to RSVP for a session.

Mental Health First Aid Training

Solari (previously Crisis Response Network) is offering a Mental Health First Aid Training course for AZ VOAD! The training will be on 7/7/21 from 9am-4pm. It will be 100% virtual, but it will remain an interactive course. Here is the direct link to the online registration: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=eqqxrwwab&oeidk=a07ehxrv1duab85d2fb    

AZDEQ: Wildfire Smoke and Smoke Management Webinar

How would you forecast smoke from the recent Backbone Fire? Is there any way to manage it? Matt Pace is a meteorologist with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and earned a doctorate in Meteorology and Climatology from Arizona State University. Producing daily forecasts for the state and as lead forecaster for the smoke management […]

Stress Management #SelfCareForAll Webinar

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stress-management-selfcareforall-tickets-158029551643 Stress levels are at an all time high. This free webinar will cover stress management techniques and methods of self care. Join us! About this event In honor of International Self-Care Day, the Pima County Health Department’s Community Mental Health and Addiction program is presenting Stress Management. Join us for one hour on […]

Women United Virtual Gathering

THIS FRIDAY: Join Valley of the Sun United Way at the next Women United Virtual Social Gathering from 11-11:30 am. Enjoy a short program with helpful tips to organize your routine. Then, stick around for small group break out connections with community-minded women. RSVP here: https://vsuw.org/get-involved/join-a-group/women-united/women-united-virtual-gathering  

Women United Virtual Gathering

THIS FRIDAY: Join Valley of the Sun United Way at the next Women United Virtual Social Gathering from 11-11:30 am. Enjoy a short program with helpful tips to organize your routine. Then, stick around for small group break out connections with community-minded women. RSVP here: https://vsuw.org/get-involved/join-a-group/women-united/women-united-virtual-gathering