International Association of Emergency Managers

Explore our August Bulletin as we dive into the changing landscape of emergency management. Don’t miss "Overview of Access and Functional Needs for Emergency Managers" by Ian Thigpen, Emergency Manager, Klamath County, Oregon. Start reading on page 12. Catch the full edition here: https://loom.ly/I9AkFjE

Please help us celebrate IAEM-USA First Vice President Josh Morton (left) and IAEM-Latin America President Gus Reina (right) on graduating from FEMA's National Emergency Management Executive Academy last week. The National Emergency Management Executive Academy selects up to 30 emergency management executives to participate each year. Congratulations on this accomplishment!

Call for Scholarship Commissioner applications closes TODAY! If you’re ready to make an impact, find out how you can get involved: https://loom.ly/4dhP_2M

GOOD NEWS! IAEM is excited to announce that 40 dedicated professionals have successfully earned their Associate Emergency Manager (AEM®) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®) certification this month! This significant achievement reflects their hard work, commitment to excellence, and dedication to their field. Please join us in giving them a round of applause. #IAEM #IAEMCertification #CertifiedProfessionals

The August Bulletin focuses on the changing landscape of emergency management. Take time today to read "The Office of Institutional Resiliency: Is the Time Right?" by Eric Hodges, M.A., CEM, MEP, Director, Emergency Management, Illinois State University. This article begins on page 1. Read this special edition today: https://loom.ly/I9AkFjE

Calling ALL IAEM members! Don’t miss the upcoming health and wellness challenge to benefit the IAEM Scholarship Program. Win prizes! Meet new people! Tag someone you'd like to participate with in the comments below. Learn more: https://loom.ly/Kz7R_1o

Explore the “Emergency Management Ascending” theme at the 72nd IAEM Annual Conference & EMEX. Our program features over 150 speakers providing plenaries and breakout sessions. Check it out and register today: https://loom.ly/u_IGOCw

Join the journey to better health and wellness by registering for the Climb to Colorado. This challenge will not only encourage you to move through daily fitness, but you will also network with fellow IAEM members and support the Scholarship Program. If you've already registered, comment below to let us know! If you haven't registered yet, learn more here: https://loom.ly/Kz7R_1o

Submit an article for the October IAEM Bulletin! Deadline: September 20 The last special focus issue in October 2024 will be based on the overall theme of the IAEM 2024 Annual Conference & EMEX, “IAEM 2024: Emergency Management Ascending.” Your article should be related in some way to the overall conference theme. The October 2024 IAEM Bulletin will be our “conference issue.” Those who will be presenting at the conference are highly encouraged to submit an article based on their session topic. Learn more: https://loom.ly/YJllctw

Feedback requested! IAEM invites all local-level chief emergency management officials to participate in a Local Emergency Management Capacity Survey to generate a comprehensive understanding of local emergency management capacity across the United States. Your insights will provide actionable data to help shape future policies and programs.   Eligible individuals should have received a link to the survey via email. IAEM hopes to receive one response from every local jurisdiction in each state. If you have not received a link to the survey via email and believe you should have, please fill out this form: https://loom.ly/nhmT5aM