| The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management coordinates emergency management in partnership with the whole community to lessen the impact of disasters on people, property, the environment, and the economy. |
| Improving lives through innovative and passionate service. |
| Equitable – Impartially serving all communities |
| Dedicated – Committed to fulfilling our obligations |
| Integrity – Responsible stewards of public trust, resources, and funds |
| Teamwork – Staff support each other in meeting our mission |
| Collaborative – Seeking partnerships across the whole community for mutual benefit |
| Creative – Innovative thinkers finding new solutions |
| Proactive – Anticipating needs and actions |
| Professional – Trustworthy, ethical, respectful, with a sense of duty to serve |