The Howard County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD)
HoCo COAD aims to bring together Howard County, Maryland's non-profits, faith-based organizations, local businesses, and community groups in times of disaster to provide resources and assistance to those in need.

What We Do
The Howard County COAD was formed to improve the awareness of the needs of the community and connect those needs with organizations that can provide support. The goal of the Howard County COAD is to organize and deploy community resources in an efficient and timely manner during each phase of a disaster.
About COAD
The Howard County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) is a collaborative effort of community stakeholders, each having an equal role in the organization. …
Who should join?
Howard County based:
- Non-profit organizations
- Faith-based organizations
- Businesses
- Community organizations
- Educational institutes
Benefits of participating:
- Communication with County government on community needs that you can directly impact after a disaster
- Ability to improve …
Community Resource Requests
Please fill out this form if you are a local Howard County community group, non-profit, business, or faith-based organization with needs related to COVID-19.
Please note: submission does not guarantee delivery of resources.
Individual Resource Request
Please fill out this form if you are a resident of Howard County with needs related to COVID-19.
Please note: submission does not guarantee delivery of resources.
Homemade Mask Request
Please fill out this form if you are a low-income, elderly, or otherwise vulnerable Howard County resident who has no other way of acquiring a face covering.
Please note: submission does not guarantee delivery of masks.
*If individuals or groups want to make face coverings to donate and share with the community, please email COAD at Masks.HoCOAD@gmail.com.