State of Nevada receives emergency management reaccreditation
Governor Steve Sisolak received notification from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program Commission that the State of Nevada has achieved reaccreditation. This achievement was approved through a rigorous and voluntary assessment process coordinated through the Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Management, Homeland Security. The State was notified of the approval last week.
“I am so proud of the members of the DEM staff, and the statewide emergency management program for this reaccreditation. Through strategic coordination and partnerships, the men and women of DEM continue to demonstrate their commitment to communities and stakeholders with a focus on building ‘whole community’ resilience,” said Governor Sisolak.
“This reaccreditation affirms DEM’s on-going efforts to strengthen the statewide comprehensive emergency management program through the industry-recognized EMAP standards,” said DEM Chief Justin Luna.
Providing emergency management programs the opportunity to be evaluated and recognized for compliance with standards certified by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and recognized by the industry complies with EMAP’s mission to build safer communities through credible standards of excellence. These programs demonstrate accountability and focus attention on areas and issues where resources are needed to heighten their preparedness efforts to address any technical or natural disaster that may affect their communities.
To achieve accreditation, applicants must demonstrate through self-assessment, documentation and peer assessment verification that its program meets the Emergency Management Standard set forth by EMAP. The emergency management program uses the accreditation to prove the capabilities of their disaster preparedness and response systems. Accreditation is valid for five years and the program must maintain compliance with the Emergency Management Standard and is reassessed to maintain accredited status.
For more information on the assessment process visit: Emergency Management Assessment Program.