Foster the development and growth of robust and nimble emergency operations in the nation's largest, most at-risk metropolitan jurisdictions so that the country is better positioned to prevent, protect against, mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from major incidents and catastrophic emergencies.

Disaster Aid , Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services

Semi-annual meetings in san diego, ca and houston, tx. Establish and maintain a network that can be used to share and exchange information, experiences and best practices on prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation as it relates to emergency management and homeland security.