Mission:
To provide La Paz County residents, businesses and industries,
non-profit organizations, and local governments the education and support
necessary to reduce the loss of life and human suffering; to minimize property
damage; and to protect environmental sensitive areas from all types of
disasters through a comprehensive, risk-based, all-hazard emergency management
program.
Vision Statement:
The goal of the Office of Emergency Management is to educate the
Citizens of La Paz County about their ongoing role in preparing for emergencies
through education, community outreach and training. Through creating an
increased emphasis on disaster preparedness, the La Paz County Emergency
Management looks forward to reinforcing interdepartmental communications and
cooperation throughout our County. By creating a community culture of
preparedness and fostering partnerships with local public and private groups
and businesses, it is our goal that La Paz County will work as community, with
neighbor helping neighbor, when a disaster strikes.