The Broome County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (BCCOAD) is a humanitarian association of independent agencies and organizations who may be active in any, and all, phases of disaster.  Its mission is to promote a collaborative structure to coordinate the work of volunteer agencies and associated organizations in an ongoing effort to prepare for, and respond to, disaster related needs in Broome County .  This includes fostering an efficient streamlined service delivery to those effected by disaster, while eliminating unnecessary duplication of effort, through cooperation in the four phases of disaster; preparation, response, recovery and mitigation.