Mission

Our Mission is to provide comprehensive and integrated emergency management systems to protect lives, property and the environment through effective mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery services.

Vision

Our vision seeks to promote safer and less vulnerable communities through ongoing professional development training.

Principles

Our principles are

  1. Comprehensive – Consider and take into account hazards, phases, stakeholders and impacts relevant to natural disasters and made-made incidents.
  2. Progressive – Anticipate future incidents and take preventive and preparatory measures.
  3. Risk-Driven – Use sound risk management principles in assigning priorities and resources.
  4. Integrated – Unity of effort among all levels of government and all elements of a community.
  5. Collaborative – Create and sustain broad and sincere relationships among individuals and organizations to encourage trust, advocate a team atmosphere, build consensus and facilitate communication.
  6. Coordinated – Synchronize the activities of all relevant stakeholders to achieve a common purpose.
  7. Flexible – Use creative and innovative approaches in solving incident challenges.
  8. Professional – Value a science and knowledge-based approach based on education, training, experience, ethical practice, public stewardship and continuous improvement.


Mitigation Wheel