Statewide · 501(c)(3) non-profit
Airlift support for Oregon communities that ground transportation cannot reach
ODART is a statewide network of volunteer general aviation pilots, amateur radio operators, logistics personnel, and ground support crews with a response plan that is defined and practiced before a disaster happens.
ODART is not an emergency service. In an emergency, call 911.
Who we are
A general aviation response plan, in place before it’s needed
The Oregon Disaster Airlift Response Team (ODART) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded with the vision that there should be a general aviation response plan in place before a catastrophic or disaster event occurs in Oregon, a plan which clearly defines roles and responsibilities ahead of time, and one that is regularly practiced to avoid chaos and delays in times of need.
How ODART helps
Three core functions during an incident
- Situational Awareness
- Aerial rapid damage assessments (windshield surveys) of critical/threatened infrastructure to check for obvious damage and/or operational status. Observations are recorded and available for use by Incident Commanders and by designated (federal, tribal, state, county, and local) agencies.
- Aerial Transportation of Cargo
- Movement of supplies into an impact area which cannot be reached via ground transportation.
- Aerial Transportation of People
- Movement of personnel into and/or out of an impact area which cannot be reached via ground transportation.
Volunteers make the plan work
ODART relies on both pilot and ground volunteers at staging locations across Oregon — pilots, amateur radio operators, logistics personnel, and ground support crews.
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Support ODART
Your donation funds readiness
Donations fund ongoing operations, volunteer training, and logistics support. ODART is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity, so contributions are tax-deductible.
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