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Key Facts
93% of regional CBOs raised new funds post-disaster. Almost every organization was changed and challenged in some way by the disaster
and subsequent response. Some changes were beneficial, while others were detrimental. Some organizations suffer from fatigue and a
desire to move on, while the impacts of the wildfires persist.
Table 2: CBO Disaster Response Findings
Changes in Response to Wildfires (n=30)
Respondents could select all that apply
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Enhanced
external
Collaboration
Enhanced
internal
Collaboration
Staffing Change Community
relationship
change
Mission and/or
program shift
Severe
budget
constraints
Leadership
Change
None
93%
47%
43% 43%
33%
23%
7% 3%
Response Achievements
Response Challenges
Flexible and "all hands on deck" relief and recovery response.
Response to needs of most vulnerable groups.
Highly rated partnerships with other CBOs, local government
agencies, and hospital systems.
Improved long-term recovery and resilience collaboration.
(Napa-specific) Activation of MOUs with philanthropy
post-disaster.
(Sonoma-specific) Transform VOAD to COAD; Creation of ROC
Sonoma County.
Evaluation of efforts
Preparedness for disaster response (Collective action plan,
Continuity of Operations Plans, Training, etc.)
Some disaster response fatigue
Long-term recovery and resilience clarity
