Coad

Coad may refer to multiple topics. In organizational and disaster-relief contexts, COAD stands for Community Organizations Active in Disaster, a network framework that coordinates voluntary organizations, faith groups, nonprofits, and philanthropic entities in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Local COADs and state coalitions bring together nonprofit and community groups with public agencies to share resources, manage volunteers, handle donated goods, and support affected individuals and communities. In the United States, COAD networks have commonly operated alongside or evolved into the National VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) system, which serves as a national umbrella for member organizations.

As a surname, Coad is found in English-speaking regions. People with the surname have appeared in a range of professional fields, including academia, sports, business, and the arts. The name appears in genealogical records and may have regional variants or spellings in its history.

In other uses, Coad may appear as a place name or in small-scale uses, but the two described meanings are the most widely recognized. The specific meaning in any given instance depends on context, with COAD usually referring to disaster-response networks and Coad serving as a family name.