The Emergency Management Strategic Healthcare Group (EMSHG) manages, coordinates and implements the emergency medical preparedness mission for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through various Federal laws and regulations.

EMSHG headquarters, located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, is comprised of 73 staff.  This includes Headquarters (Martinsburg) and out-based staff (District Managers, Area Emergency Managers, and Management Assistants located at field offices throughout the nation).

Mission Statement

EMSHG honors America's Veterans by supporting the VHA Comprehensive Emergency Management Program to ensure continuity of care, and providing backup for national emergencies.

Vision Statement

EMSHG will be the recognized leader of comprehensive emergency management services for veterans and the nation by interdisciplinary and interagency partnering to support:

• VA Contingencies
• Continuity of Operations
• Department of Defense
• National Disaster Medical System, and
• The National Response Plan

Core Values                          Domains of Value

Trust                                                         Quality
Respect                                                     Access
Excellence                                                 Function
Compassion                                              Satisfaction
Commitment                                             Cost Effectiveness
Learning                                                   Healthy Communities
Civility

EMSHG Six for Success

• Continuously improve and enhance the Comprehensive Emergency Management Program for VHA.
• Ensure timely and appropriate access to care by implementing emergency management best practices.
• Enhance comprehensive emergency management in partnerships with the Nation’s communities.
• Promote diversity, excellence, and satisfaction in the EMSHG workforce and foster a culture that encourages civility and innovation.
• Achieve excellence in business practices through administrative, financial, and management efficiencies.
• Promote organizational learning in emergency management throughout VHA.