Disaster Services RoundTable
The Disaster Services RoundTable is a collaborative forum hosted by Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies (BRACE) that brings together emergency management leadership, nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, businesses, and community partners from Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.
This RoundTable exists to strengthen relationships before disaster strikes—creating a shared space where partners can connect, coordinate, and align efforts to better serve residents across Northwest Florida.
Why the Disaster Services RoundTable Matters
Disasters are not managed in silos. Effective preparedness, response, and recovery depend on trusted relationships, clear communication, and coordinated planning.
The Disaster Services RoundTable:
Connects residents, businesses, nonprofits, and local governments directly with emergency management leadership
Encourages cross-sector collaboration to reduce duplication of services
Strengthens preparedness and recovery planning across both counties
Builds awareness of available resources, gaps, and emerging needs
Fosters long-term partnerships that improve community resilience
What to Expect
Each RoundTable includes:
Updates from local Emergency Management
Partner introductions and networking
Discussion on preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts
Identification of community needs and opportunities for collaboration
Information sharing on upcoming trainings, exercises, and events
Meetings are designed to be informative, collaborative, and practical, ensuring every participant leaves better equipped to serve their organization and the community.
Who Should Attend
The Disaster Services RoundTable is open to:
Nonprofit and voluntary organizations active in disaster (VOADs)
Faith-based organizations
Local government agencies
Emergency response partners
Businesses and service providers
Community leaders involved in preparedness or recovery
Whether you are directly involved in disaster response or support families before and after emergencies, your voice matters at the table.
Building Stronger Communities—Together
By convening diverse partners in one room, the Disaster Services RoundTable helps Northwest Florida prepare smarter, respond stronger, and recover faster.