Principles of Emergency Management 1
Principles of Emergency Management 1 : (1) Comprehensive - emergency managers consider and take into account all hazards, all phases, all stakeholders 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. (Emergency Management Roundtable, Sep. 11, 2007, p. 4)
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