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During August, emergency managers will conduct a coordinated, industry-wide awareness and advocacy campaign to promote the capabilities of emergency management and the role of emergency managers.
Emergency management professionals are encouraged to reach out and meet with:
Outreach can be more than an introductory email, letter, or conversation. Here are some creative ways to bring awareness to the emergency manager's role and their programs:
Awareness month activities should center around educating and advocating for the profession, with emergency managers playing an active role. Use IAEM's tools (in the Resource section below) and the instructional webinar to help with planning your activities.
Help us see the impact of this month. Register each event/activity you plan or schedule. This includes proclamations, social media campaigns, meetings (community or with elected leaders), events, and any other activity you are doing to raise awareness.
Once you have completed one survey, you can return and add additional events by providing limited information.
IAEM-USA 2nd Vice President Todd DeVoe, CEM, moderated a discussion with IAEM-USA President Carrie Speranza, CEM, IAEM-USA Government Affairs Committee Chair Mary Jo Flynn-Nevins, CEM, and IAEM Government Affairs Director Thad Huguley. Watch this webinar to learn what National Emergency Management Awareness Month is, who it is for, and how to participate. The panelists provide tips on effectively engaging with local, state, and federal officials.
The IAEM-USA Community and Member Engagement Committee (CMEC) and the Government Affairs Committee (GAC) are developing toolkits to help emergency managers tell the story of the profession during National Emergency Management Awareness Month.
Share your input on campaign materials, outreach inspiration, and storytelling with IAEM by emailing the CMEC leadership at communitymemberengagement@iaem.com.
(Please share this on social media, with news media, or when presenting.)
Emergency managers are problem solvers - the ones you call 24/7/365 when an incident requires coordination across multiple services, agencies, or disciplines, even beyond traditional public safety. We help communities and corporations understand their risk, build resilience, navigate crises, and know what to do when disaster strikes.
We are Emergency Managers.
We are your neighbors. We serve rural communities and large cities. We advise corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies. We work in schools, hospitals, universities, and businesses. We are chief risk advisors for the communities, businesses, and organizations we serve—helping them prevent, mitigate, prepare for, and recover from disasters.
We always know who to call, we anticipate the needs, and we are never surprised by the phrase “This is unprecedented." We are ready.
We are disaster professionals, bridging gaps between agencies, businesses, and communities to build resilience. We connect resources, foster collaboration, and ensure that when crises happen, response efforts are seamless and effective.
We are more than lights and sirens. We are the professionals every community needs, just as much as fire, police, and EMS.
This is our story. Now, let's tell it.
Share your impact with these hashtags: #IAmEM #EMAwarenessMonth #KnowYourEmergencyManager
Emergency management ensures communities and organizations are prepared to respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters by creating, coordinating, and managing systems that save lives, minimize damage to property and infrastructure, mitigate future risks, and restore communities and organizations post-disaster.
Emergency management is a critical function that identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks to ensure the resilience of communities and organizations. It leads crisis preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts by working across disciplines, sectors, and jurisdictions.
During National Emergency Management Awareness Month, please share how you joined the profession and how it impacts those you serve.
Follow the National Emergency Management Awareness Month social media accounts for information and resources.