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10/15/2026

FINAL DAY ✅

We wrapped up our Fall 2026 Conference today with general sessions on Live-Find Search Canine Resources, 211 resources available to Emergency Managers, and supporting making emergency plans work better for EM.

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Thank you to all of our speakers this year for the information that you have shared with our Emergency Management Community! 🙏

We are also so thankful for all of our sponsors and vendors who help make events like this possible.

10/15/2026

This morning is the and while we're wrapping up our Fall 2026 Conference, we still took a moment to practice our earthquake safety plan! 🌎

10/15/2026

BANQUET NIGHT 🎉

Tonight we celebrated some of the best that our state has to offer! Congratulations to all who were awarded their Executive Emergency Manager and Associate Emergency Manager certificates.

President Sandy Wood recognized Secretary Brenda Allen and Executive Director Scott Rogers for their work on behalf of the association with the President's Award.

We also recognized our 2026 award recipients for the James F. Buffalo Award, Col. William A. Thompson Award, Col. Phillip Nichlos Waters Award, and the Vance E. Kee Award.

Finally, we heard from outgoing President Wood recapping her time as president of our association and of the great work that has happened over the past year. We then welcomed incoming President Brian Parnell of Pasquotank-Camden Emergency Management.

Thank you all for the work you do each day to support emergency management across North Carolina.

🔗 Read more about these awards here: https://www.ncema.net/awards/

10/14/2026

DAY TWO 2️⃣

Another successful conference day filled with incredible networking and inspiring sessions.

We kicked off the day looking back on Hurricane Helene and it's impact on first responder communications. Followed up by a session on planning large-scale events. 📡

Branch meeting lunches and a host of breakout sessions capped off the afternoon providing emergency managers with good-to-know information on multiple topics. ℹ️

We're looking forward to our banquet this evening to highlight the work happening across our state – and the people who are making it happen. 🎉

10/13/2026

DAY ONE 🎉

Our Fall Conference kicked off today with some incredible speakers! NC Emergency Management Director Will Ray and FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 4 Administrator Rob Ashe started the morning off with a fireside chat, followed by presentations on GIS and Animal Response.

A variety of breakout sessions this afternoon covered a range of topics that emergency managers across the state were interested in.

Special thanks to all of our presenters today for sharing their knowledge and talents with the North Carolina Emergency Management community.

We're looking forward to another great day tomorrow!

10/12/2026

TONIGHT! 🥳

Help us kick off the Fall Conference at Pitt Street Brewing Company in Greenville! Free transportation between the conference hotels and Pitt Street begins at 5:30pm.

Join us for an evening of games, music, networking and plenty of time to catch up with friends and colleagues!

10/06/2026

Our conference is NEXT WEEK and we’re so excited! 🎉

Join us in Greenville, NC to network and expand your knowledge in Emergency Management.

And don’t forget your 60s attire! ☮️

Haven't registered yet?
🔗 https://www.ncema.net/fall-conference/

10/02/2026

Your seat is reserved!

No matter your role, region, or experience level, there’s a place for you at the NCEMA Fall Conference.

Register today https://www.ncema.net/fall-conference/

10/02/2026

Thank you SLS for being a Gold Sponsor of the NCEMA Fall 2026 Conference. Your support of our Association is appreciated!

10/01/2026

Thank you Insight for being a Silver Sponsor of the NCEMA Fall Conference!! We appreciate your support!
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