The VCOG assists local and state agencies in Emergency planning and preparation for the Valley Region as well as The Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) Region 2. The VCOG seeks to ensure that operational policies, protocols, procedures, practices and improvements are put into place within the Region that will enable people and goods to move safely and effectively during threatening situations while still enabling emergency access to the scene(s) and will facilitate re-establishment of transportation following an emergency.