About Us

Our BELIEF

Our success is measured by how well we help others succeed in creating a safe and secure Pottawattamie County. 

Our MISSION

To help people and organizations succeed before, during and after any disaster.

Our ACTIONS

• Lead by setting a positive and caring example.
• Support by providing a helping hand to those in need.
• Connect by demonstrating transparency through communication.
• Unify by integrating stakeholders and facilitating collaboration so that together we are greater than the sum of our individual parts.

We strive to be ...

• Comprehensive: we consider and take into account all hazards, all phases, all stakeholders, and all impacts relevant to disasters.

• Progressive: we anticipate future disasters and take preventative and preparatory measure to build disaster-resistant and disaster-resilient communities.
• Risk-Driven: we use sound risk management principles (hazard identification, risk analysis, and impact analysis) in assigning priorities and resources.
• Integrated: we ensure unity of effort among all levels of government and all elements of a community.
• Collaborative: we create and sustain broad and sincere relationships among individuals and organizations to encourage trust, advocate a team atmosphere, build consensus, and facilitate communication.
• Coordinated: we synchronize the activities of all relevant stakeholders to achieve a common purpose. 
• Flexible: we use creative and innovative approaches in solving disaster challenges.
• Professional: we value a science and knowledge-based approach founded on education, training, experience, ethical practice, public stewardship and continuous improvement.