Emergency Management Agency:

Emergency Management as Defined by FEMA:

Emergency Management is the managerial function charged with creating the framework within communities which reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. Emergency Management seeks to promote safer, less vulnerable communities with the capacity to cope with hazards and disasters.

CCEMA Mission Statement:

The Mission of the Cocke County Emergency Managment Agency is to preserve life, property, and agriculture through a comprehensive emergency management program of thoughtful planning, effective and responsible communication, training and development, preparedness, timely response, and disaster recovery.

The 9 Key Elements of This Mission Are:

Maintain continuity of government

Relationship development through a climate of trust and cooperation

Professional conduct

Good order and discipline

Assumption of value

Leadership

Education

Forces in readiness

Responsible financial and asset management