Comprehensive
Emergency Managers consider and take into account all hazards, all phases, all stakeholders, and all impacts relevant to disasters.
Progressive
Must anticipate future disasters and take preventive and preparatory 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
Ensure unity of effort among all levels of government and all elements of a community.
Collaborative
Emergency Managers must create and sustain broad and sincere relationships among individuals and organizations to encourage trust, advocate a team atmosphere, build consensus, and facilitate communication.
Coordinated
Synchronize the activities of all relevant stakeholders to achieve a common purpose.
Flexible
Use creative and innovative approaches in solving disaster challenges.
Professional
Value a science and knowledge-based approach based on education, training, experience, ethical practice, public stewardship and continuous improvement.