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See the tributes from local Veterans and Businesses starting on page 3! SERVING CURRY COUNTY SINCE 1946 www.currypilot.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025

Brookings, Oregon

Lessons Learned from Wildfires and Pandemic

Spark Creation of CCCOAD

Photos courtesy of CCCOAD

Ruth Dixon, Coordinator for CCCOAD, at the 2025 Hometown Heroes Event in Port Orford, OR.

CCCOAD was there, finding shelter, food and water for people and animals as well as giving updates on their website.

County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (CCCOAD). Formed in 2022, and modeled after successful initiatives nationwide, the CCCOAD is a unified effort to ensure that when disaster strikes, local resources are managed efficiently and the community’s diverse needs are met. "We saw the critical need for better communication and

By Linda Lee

Curry Coastal Pilot

The tumultuous events of recent years, from devastating wildfires to the challenges of a global pandemic, have highlighted a crucial gap in local disaster preparedness—the need for better, faster coordination across the community. In response, a powerful network has emerged: the Curry

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coordination between non-profit agencies and local government," said Ruth Dixon, current chair and founding member, “and decided to do something about it.” This whole-community structure brings together a diverse membership, including nonprofit organizations, local Tribes, government agencies, businesses, faith-based groups and concerned citizens. This collective expertise

allows the CCCOAD to address everything from ensuring an adequate supply of food and water to providing crucial mental health support to assuring community members that help is there when needed. One of the network's most vital functions is connecting those in need with resources quickly. Whether a household needs emergency supplies such as food, water, or medicine, or a busi-

Please see CCCOAD Page 8

Phone Number: 707-460-8655 • Email: Circulation@CountryMedia.net

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