Mission & Strategic Goals
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
Mission
The mission of the Metro Nashville Mayor's Office of Emergency Management is to develop, coordinate and lead the local emergency management program, enabling effective preparation for and efficient response to emergencies and disasters in order to save lives, reduce property loss and stop human suffering.
To accomplish this mission, the Emergency Management Office:
- Develops plans and procedures to ensure the highest level of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
- Maintains a comprehensive, risk-based, multi-hazard emergency management and training program.
- Coordinates federal, state and local resources for mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery operations.
Vision
To become nationally recognized as a leading local emergency management agency.
Strategic Goals
- Continue to enhance citizen preparedness throughout Nashville and Davidson County.
- Continually improve Emergency Operations Center functions and capabilities based on a comprehensive assessment.
- Establish an organizational structure and culture at OEM that creates a safe, efficient, proficient, collaborative, and effective workplace.
- Enhance and expand community partnerships with Non Governmental Organizations (NGO’s), faith-based organizations, the private sector, and public sector agencies.
- Establish a formal Planning, Training, and Exercise cycle that is driven by hazard vulnerabilities, mayoral priorities, corrective actions from After Action Reports, and gaps in capabilities and plans.
- Become a nationally accredited emergency management agency.