Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund

Donate now to support the families and communities affected by the Panhandle and South Plains wildfires in February 2024. The Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund is administered locally by Amarillo Area Foundation.

Courtney Goss

Disaster Preparedness: Lessons Learned and Advice for Texas Nonprofits from the Front Lines

Section Chief, Voluntary Agency Liaison, Texas Division of Emergency Management – TDEM

Courtney Goss serves as the State Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) within the Incident Support Task Force at the Texas Division of Emergency Management. In this role, she supports community preparedness, response, and long-term recovery initiatives, focusing on volunteer and donation management, engagement with faith-based, community, and philanthropic organizations, and VOAD coordination. She is passionate about advocating for disaster survivors, fostering authentic connections, and equipping resilient, prepared communities that can better withstand and recover from all types of disasters.