The objectives of an emergency program include:

• Being prepared to deal with unforeseen situations such as fires, chemical spills, explosions, floods, injury, illness, and other crisis situations.
• Protecting health, lives, property, and the environment.
• Minimizing the impact of disasters and facilitating recovery efforts.
• Ensuring safety, continuity, and resilience in the face of potential disasters.
• Achieving specific measurable goals related to emergency management programs.
• Addressing the greatest risks to the nation through core capabilities.