Our Mission & Vision

Why and How We Serve the Nehalem Bay Region

Vision

In any emergency, individuals, families, neighborhoods, businesses and communities in the Nehalem Bay Region are prepared to be self-sufficient and resilient.

Mission

The Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay promotes a culture of preparedness by:

  • Teaching and encouraging personal preparedness

  • Demonstrating, promoting and assessing community emergency preparedness

  • Supporting our region with technical expertise focused on evaluation of best practices for community resilience

  • Actively supporting our community's first responders

EVCNB Non-Discrimination Statement 

The Emergency Volunteer Corps does not discriminate in providing access to its programs,

services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other reason prohibited by law or policy of the state or federal government.

Adopted by the Board of Directors 8/24/2026