Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Strategic Plan 2024 - 2026

Purpose

This Larimer County Office of Emergency Management Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Strategic Plan was developed to outline activities, partnerships, and action items required to ensure a more equitable and inclusive emergency management program that better serves the needs of the community in all phases of disaster.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) in Emergency Management

Larimer OEM has adopted the motto of “Doing the Most Good for Those that Need it Most” to create an emergency management program that meets the needs of those who may be disproportionately impacted by disasters in Larimer County. Each member of our community, regardless of background, socioeconomic status, culture, language, or ethnicity must have equitable access to needed resources throughout the entire duration of the disaster cycle - from preparedness through recovery.

In addition to the goals and objectives outlined in this plan, LCOEM will work to improve inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility of emergency management resources and information by:

• Planning with community members and not for them in plans and initiatives.

• Identifying and removing barriers to resources and information and incorporating feedback throughout the process.

• Providing resources and information that are easy for the community to access.

• Keep asking who’s not that at the table that needs to be during planning meetings.

• Practice humility and intentionality when working with community members. Being receptive to productive feedback on how to improve programs.