International Association of Emergency Managers

06/25/2026

The strength of the IAEM Scholarship Program comes from the volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to supporting students pursuing careers in emergency management and related disciplines.

IAEM is seeking members to fill open positions on the Scholarship Commission for terms beginning Jan. 1, 2027. Service on the commission offers an opportunity to contribute to a program dedicated to supporting students and fostering the next generation of emergency management leaders.

Applications close at 5:00 p.m. EDT on July 10. Learn more and apply: https://loom.ly/X1Wrx5A

06/24/2026

IAEM Group Highlight: K-12 Education Caucus

IAEM groups foster collaboration among members who share common interests, creating opportunities to learn, network, and share practical insights.

The K-12 Education Caucus focuses on addressing emergency management issues specific to K-12 school districts and fostering collaboration between school emergency managers and local city and county emergency management partners. The caucus provides a space for members to share experiences, discuss challenges, and exchange ideas that strengthen school preparedness and resilience.

The caucus hosts monthly virtual membership meetings and virtual "Playground Chat" collaboration sessions throughout the year that explore timely topics affecting K-12 emergency management. These discussions provide members with practical insights and opportunities to connect with peers working in similar environments.

If you work in an emergency management capacity within a K-12 institution or support organizations connected to schools or education, the IAEM K-12 Education Caucus is a valuable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn alongside others dedicated to keeping school communities safe.

Interested in joining the K-12 Education Caucus or another IAEM group? Explore the full list and contact the group's staff liaison to get involved: https://loom.ly/S_bnEPU

06/23/2026

Emergency management is built by dedicated professionals at every stage of their careers. Help us recognize their contributions through two IAEM awards programs now accepting nominations.

⭐ IAEM's 40 Under 40 Recognition Program highlights emerging leaders who are helping shape the future of the profession. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, June 30. Learn more: https://loom.ly/0XEY9ZQ

🏆 IAEM's Annual Awards Program honors the professionals, students, volunteers, and organizations whose work is strengthening emergency management. The nomination deadline is Friday, July 10. Learn more: https://loom.ly/ezBiUJM

Help us celebrate those making a difference across our field!

06/22/2026

A new IAEM member benefit has just been added!

IAEM members can now receive 75% off an annual subscription to the Center for Emergency Management Intelligence Research's (CEMIR) Substack.

This new, exclusive benefit gives you access to research and analysis from Barton Dunant on some of today's most pressing emergency management topics, including:
🔹 The Anti-Swatting Project for K-12 Education.
🔹 Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG) best practices.
🔹 Proposed Civilian Support to Military Operations (CSMO).

With this subscription, you will also be able to join the conversation, exchange insights with fellow emergency management professionals, and engage on emerging issues affecting the field. Explore this newest addition to your IAEM membership and save 75%.

To claim your discount, log in to the IAEM Portal and select Special Offers > CEMIR.
IAEM Portal: https://loom.ly/bfYavww

06/19/2026

Congratulations to IAEM's newest Associate Emergency Managers (AEM®) and Certified Emergency Managers (CEM®)! This review cycle, 27 emergency management professionals achieved certification, including 12 new AEM recipients and 15 new CEM recipients.

Receiving your certification is no small feat, and we are proud to celebrate this milestone with you and recognize all that you've accomplished.

Please help us congratulate our newest AEMs and CEMs in the comments below!

06/17/2026

IAEM Caucus Highlight: Weather Caucus

As a member benefit of IAEM, you can join one of our many caucuses to foster collaboration among members who share your common interests, creating opportunities to learn, network, and share practical insights.

The Weather Caucus connects those with a passion for weather and improving their communities' ability to address all aspects of its impacts. Through webinars on topics such as communicating heat risks, evolving hurricane classifications, and winter weather hazards, the caucus helps make the latest meteorological research more accessible and actionable for emergency managers.

The caucus is also developing the only national best-practices document on the use of outdoor warning sirens and maintains close connections with emergency management groups within the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association.

The group meets quarterly online and gathers in person at the IAEM Annual Conference in the fall.

Interested in joining the Weather Caucus or another IAEM Caucus? Explore the full list and contact the group's staff liaison to get involved: https://loom.ly/S_bnEPU

06/16/2026

Recognition matters!

The IAEM-USA 40 Under 40 Recognition Program honors emerging leaders whose service, leadership, and achievements are making a meaningful impact on the emergency management profession.

Do you know an IAEM-USA member under 40 whose contributions deserve recognition? We encourage you to submit a nomination and help us celebrate the professionals who continue to strengthen our organizations and communities.

Learn more and nominate today: https://loom.ly/0XEY9ZQ

06/15/2026

Today, FEMA announced more than $420 million in funding through two opportunities to empower state, local, tribal, and territorial government agencies to strengthen their emergency response capabilities and resilience to potential catastrophic incidents.

FEMA is disbursing this money through two separate grant programs.
🔹Through the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) program, FEMA is providing $337 million to state, local, Tribal Nation, and territorial governments to invest in training and equipment for emergency response personnel.
🔹Through the Emergency Operations Center Grant (EOCG) program, FEMA is providing $83 million to enhance state emergency operations centers, which serve as centralized hubs to coordinate information, resources, and decision-making during a crisis.

Get EMPG information here: https://loom.ly/vtw0Qkc

Get EOCG information here: https://loom.ly/619pgzI

06/15/2026

Emergency management is about people, and every community includes individuals with unique access and functional needs.

The 5th National Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Symposium, scheduled for July 7-8, 2026, will provide emergency managers with practical insights and actionable strategies to help create more inclusive preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.

Register now for this virtual event: https://loom.ly/rmcUhSw

06/13/2026

Join IAEM-USA Region 7 in Omaha, Nebraska, on July 29-30, 2026, for two days of training, collaboration, and networking with emergency management professionals from across Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska.

This year's theme, Anchored in the Heartland: Strengthening Regional Resilience Across the Plains, highlights the power of regional partnerships, shared learning, and coordinated planning to build stronger, more resilient communities.

Register here: https://loom.ly/bRedrEY

July 29-30, 2026 Anchored in the Heartland: Strengthening Regional Resilience Across the Plains University of Nebraska Omaha, NE Online registration is live! The IAEM-USA Region 7 Conference brings together emergency management professionals from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska for two days of....