Brewster County Office of Emergency Management

holders and all impacts relevant to disasters.

2. Progressive — emergency managers anticipate future disasters and take preventive and preparatory measures to build disaster-resistant and disaster-resilient communities.

3. Risk-Driven — emergency managers use sound risk management principles (hazard identification, risk analysis, and impact analysis) in assigning priorities and resources.

4. Integrated — emergency managers ensure unity of effort among all levels of government and all elements of a community.

5. 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.

6. Coordinated — emergency managers synchronize the activities of all relevant stakeholders to achieve a common purpose.

7. Flexible — emergency managers use creative and innovative approaches in solving disaster challenges.

8. Professional — emergency managers value a science and knowledge-based approach based on education, training, experience, ethical practice, public stewardship and continuous improvement.