Communities Organized to Respond in Emergencies (CORE)

CORE bags and hats

Strengthening Community Preparedness Through Partnership

Miami-Dade Communities Organized to Respond in Emergencies (CORE) is a coalition of faith-based organizations, community-based groups, and private-sector partners dedicated to supporting all phases of disaster management—mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Through intentional community collaboration, CORE works to assess needs, coordinate resources and ensure communities are supported before, during and after disasters.

In alignment with the DHS/FEMA Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships’ Building Resilience with Diverse Communities initiative, CORE plays a key role in fostering a coordinated approach that enhances the county’s overall disaster readiness.

CORE’s mission is to support diverse communities by uniting public, private and nonprofit partners to strengthen resilience through collaboration, communication and shared preparedness.

CORE welcomes participation from:
- Nonprofit organizations
- Faith-based organizations
- Private sector partners
- Connect and collaborate with a diverse network of community stakeholders
- Enhance resilience by building trusted partnerships before an incident occurs
- Access professional development through trainings, workshops, and exercises
- Make a meaningful impact on your community’s ability to prepare for and recover from disasters
As a CORE partner, your organization will:
- Receive Emergency Alert Notifications (e.g., severe weather)
- Access trainings, exercises, and planning workshops
- Boost your organization’s visibility in local emergency efforts
- Build partnerships for faster, coordinated disaster response
- Help shape local preparedness strategies
- Understand and engage in the full emergency management cycle: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery
If your organization is interested in joining Miami-Dade CORE, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email us at [email protected] with a brief description of your organization, including:
- Your mission and focus areas
- The community or populations you serve
- Resources or capabilities your organization can offer in an emergency (e.g., volunteers, supplies, space, services)
Joining CORE means becoming part of a dynamic network dedicated to strengthening community resilience through collaboration, coordination and shared purpose. We welcome faith-based organizations, nonprofits, community groups and private-sector partners committed to helping Miami-Dade prepare for and recover from disasters.

Let’s work together to build a safer, more resilient Miami-Dade County.