COPE has a Mission

COPE has a Mission

We are a non-profit organization:  "Promoting Emergency Preparedness through Proactive Community Outreach"  
COPE Educates

COPE Educates

COPE provides preparedness training programs and community forums.
COPE Collaborates

COPE Collaborates

We are comprised of dedicated professionals, community leaders, and engaged citizens.

In case of disaster, “reach out and tweet” feds advise

By Carter On September 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Emergency Management Industry Updates, News, Social Media, Technology

Today COPE put on a very successful Map Your Neighborhood event, with over 50 participants.  Pictures will be up soon, check out our site gallery.   An interesting point was raised during the event about what technology we may be able to count on during a disaster.  The below article from Pittsburgh Review  highlights research [...]

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The Role of Social Media During an Emergency

By Carter On September 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Emergency Management Industry Updates, News, Preparedness Information, Social Media, Technology

“Concerned citizens and visitors, as well as the friends and families of Virginia Beach residents, were turning to the city’s Facebook page to find out the latest information on what the city was doing to prepare for Hurricane Irene and to get information on how to prepare their homes and families for the impending [...]

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