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Disaster Resilience Training & Consulting

Sharing expertise to build disaster-ready organizations

Through customized training and advisory services, we share proven strategies and practical tools to help communities respond effectively and recover stronger when disasters strike.

Texas faces more declared disasters than any other state in the nation—and every event brings hard-earned lessons in how communities can better prepare, respond, and recover together. OneStar helps nonprofits, faith-based and community organizations, and government partners strengthen their readiness and resilience through expert consultation, customized training, and speaking engagements.

Drawing on years of on-the-ground experience supporting Texas communities through disaster, our team offers practical insights on resource management, planning, and training that emphasize cross-sector collaboration and community-led approaches to drive long-term impact. Whether you’re building a preparedness plan, organizing a Long-Term Recovery Group, or exploring ways to partner effectively in times of crisis, OneStar provides the tools and expertise to help your organization rise to the challenge.

What We Offer

OneStar brings deep expertise in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery to help strengthen the capacity of organizations across Texas. Whether you’re hosting an event, leading a coalition, or building your organization’s resilience, our team offers flexible engagement opportunities designed to inform, inspire, and empower.

Speaking Engagements

Inspire audiences at your next conference or keynote with stories and strategies drawn from real-world disaster recovery and resilience efforts.

Panel Facilitation

Incorporate OneStar’s unique insights and statewide perspective into your next panel discussion or collaborative conversation.

Training Sessions

Dive deep into key topics through interactive, hands-on learning experiences tailored to your organization or community.

Strategic Consulting

Receive personalized guidance and customized tools designed to strengthen your organization’s capacity to address disaster scenarios.

Areas of Expertise

OneStar offers specialized training and consultation across a wide range of disaster resilience topics to help organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters effectively. We can tailor these curriculum to your organization’s specific needs and challenges—contact us to discuss how our expertise can strengthen your team’s readiness and capacity.

Rooted in FEMA’s emergency management curriculum, including G-288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management, we equip organizations to coordinate and distribute monetary and in-kind donations effectively, ensuring resources reach those most in need during disaster recovery.

Drawing on FEMA’s G-489 Management of Spontaneous Volunteers in Disasters and G-288 Local Volunteer and Donations Management courses, we prepare organizations to recruit, manage, and deploy volunteers safely and efficiently in times of crisis.

Learn best practices for forming and sustaining Long-Term Recovery Groups that bring together diverse partners to effectively coordinate services, maximize resources, and support community recovery after a disaster.

Explore forward-thinking approaches that center community voices and leverage local assets to design recovery efforts that are inclusive, equitable, and sustainable.

Strengthen your organization’s ability to build trust, share resources, and coordinate effectively across sectors to enhance both preparedness and long-term resilience.

Gain practical tools and frameworks to help your organization assess risks, develop continuity plans, and build capacity to maintain operations before, during, and after disasters.

Learn how funders and nonprofits can align resources and strategies to effectively raise, allocate, and steward funds that support communities through all phases of disaster response, recovery, and long-term resilience.

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