Geoscience Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 4
Strategizing Emergency
Management Programs
S. Shane Stovall
Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................68
Strategy Defined
Why Develop a Strategy?.....................................................................................69
Justification of Program and Projects ..............................................................69
Mandated Goals and Objectives .....................................................................70
Program Development and Direction .............................................................70
Work Plans and Assignments ..........................................................................70
Elements of the Strategy ......................................................................................71
Introduction ...................................................................................................71
Mission Statement ..........................................................................................71
Vision Statement ............................................................................................72
Organizational Values .....................................................................................72
Organizational Chart ......................................................................................72
Executive Summary ........................................................................................73
Standards ........................................................................................................74
State Emergency Management Standards ...................................................74
NIMS Requirements ..................................................................................75
Emergency Management Accreditation Program ....................................... 77
Goal and Initiative Development ....................................................................78
Planning Team ...........................................................................................78
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