Our Mission

NVERS builds regional capability and capacity through collaborative planning, risk-driven investments, and strategic initiatives that enhance local emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

Our Vision

Northern Virginia is prepared to respond to all emergencies and disasters in a safe, coordinated, collective, and risk-informed manner.

Our Values

Dedication – we commit our focus, time, and energy into supporting a more resilient and prepared Northern Virginia.

Integrity– we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in our business practices and adhere to the highest moral principles and virtues of public safety and public service.

Collaboration– we must work across jurisdictional and discipline boundaries to address the collective threats facing our region.

Innovation– we commit to being proactive, to always look at how to improve NVERS, and to seek new ways to serve our stakeholders as effectively and efficiently as possible.