1.4 Marlborough CDEM Vision and Goals CDEM Groups are the mechanism by which the Crown can achieve its own vision, goals and objectives. The Group’s direction, as described in this section, supports these national goals. The Vision of the Marlborough CDEM Group reflects the importance of an integrated effort; one of partnership and cooperation with agencies working together for the benefit of the community: Improve the resilience of the District to all foreseeable emergency events through the active engagement of communities and the effective integration of support agencies. The Goals set out the broad criteria against which the CDEM Group Plan will be measured and monitored. The goals of the CDEM Group are directly aligned to the National CDEM Goals and are: Goal 1: To coordinate efforts to reduce the risks posed by hazards that threaten the life, wellbeing, infrastructure, economic fabric and ecological systems that support the lifestyle of Marlborough. Goal 2: To promote an awareness of the remaining risks faced by residents and visitors to Marlborough in order to be better prepared for the risks of known hazards. Goal 3: To enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of all agencies and the community in their response to an emergency through integrated and coordinated effort. Goal 4: To improve the process of recovery after an event in order to return to normal life as quickly as possible with a minimum of loss and disruption. Goal 5: To establish relationships and best practice that ensure welfare services are delivered to all the members of the effected communities in a coordinated and effective manner. Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan, 2018-2023 Page 10