Nebraska Emergency Management Agency

**ABOUT NEMA****The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency is charged by state statute to reduce the vulnerabilities of the people and communities of Nebraska from the damage, injury and loss of life and property resulting from natural, technological or man-made disasters and emergencies.** **OUR VISION** A resilient Nebraska built upon inclusive collaboration and communication. **OUR MISSION** Provide and foster leadership through guidance and support to Nebraskans before, during, and after disasters. **OUR VALUES AND GOALS** **Equity** – Emphasizing an inclusive, whole community approach to emergency management in all disaster phases. Strategic Goal: Reduce Nebraska’s vulnerability by maintaining an emergency management system focused on the whole community. **Timeliness** – Being responsive, communicative, and adaptable in all activities. Strategic Goal: Increase NEMA’s responsiveness through continuous process improvement in a competent emergency management system. **Professionalism** – Cultivating and sustaining meaningful, productive partnerships with Nebraska’s communities and emergency managers statewide. Strategic Goal: Continue to develop and improve the professionalism of emergency management personnel. **Efficiency** – Maximizing a cost-effective, focused, prepared, and productive approach to the Mission. Strategic Goal: Strengthen a resourceful emergency management system. **OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES** We believe an emergency management system is a dynamic, mutually beneficial, and inclusive network of partners, stakeholders, and organizations, encompassing all Nebraskans, throughout all phases of disasters. All NEMA teammates are accountable for ensuring the success of the Agency’s vision, mission, and values. It is a shared responsibility.