Emergency Management
Emergency Management is the function that creates the framework of how a community, group, company or other governmental entity will reduce vulnerability to hazards and deal with any type of disaster. According to FEMA there are 8 principles of Emergency Management.
Emergency management must be:
- Comprehensive
Emergency managers consider and take into account all hazards, all phases, all stakeholders and all impacts relevant to disasters. - Progressive
Emergency managers anticipate future disasters and take preventive and prepara¬tory measures to build disaster-resistant and disaster-resilient communities. - Risk-driven
Emergency managers use sound risk management principles (hazard identification, risk analysis, and impact analysis) in assigning priorities and resources. - Integrated
Emergency managers ensure unity of effort among all levels of government and all elements of a community. - Collaborative
Emergency managers create and sustain broad and sincere relationships among individuals and organizations to encourage trust, advocate a team atmosphere, build consensus, and facilitate communication. - Coordinated
Emergency managers synchronize the activities of all relevant stakeholders to achieve a common purpose. - Flexible
Emergency managers use creative and innovative approaches in solving disaster challenges. - Professional
Emergency managers value a science and knowledge-based approach based on education, training, experience, ethical practice, public stewardship and continuous improvement.