MISSION

The mission of the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management is to maintain a high level of preparedness, to reduce the vulnerability of the populace and property of the County resulting from natural, technological or civil disasters; to provide prompt and efficient services to persons victimized by disaster; to provide for rapid and orderly restoration and recovery following disasters; and to effectively educate the public regarding their responsibilities in responding to disasters affecting the County.

The Core Values of Nassau County CERT are:

• Safety, safety, safety
• Teamwork - Stronger together than alone
• Valuing volunteers and CERT as an asset to our communities
• Preparedness
• Importance of each members contribution
• Practice, practice, practice
• Self sufficiency rather than the victim role
• Leadership and Professionalism
• Do the Greatest Good for the Greatest Number