Biennium Goals and Objectives

I. Ensure that a Comprehensive Emergency Management program exists in Montana to save lives and property.

• Improve planning and training at the local, tribal and state government levels for all hazard emergencies.
• Assist local governments with response to emergencies and disasters.
• Interface with the federal government to provide technical and financial assistance to the state, local, and tribal communities.

II. Reduce human suffering and enhance the recovery of communities after disaster strikes.

• Assist communities in recovery from disasters by coordinating volunteer, state and federal resources.
• Encourage implementation of appropriate mitigation measures at the local level to prevent or reduce impacts of future disasters.

III. Provide quality customer service in all our activities.

• Respond to all inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Take advantage of technology to provide services and information to citizens and local government.

IV. Coordinate Homeland Security and Emergency Management development efforts in the state.

• Revise the Homeland Security Security strategic plan.
• Coordinate Homeland Security and Emergency management grant implementation.
• Coordinate a review of the Emergency Management program.