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Disasters are inevitable, but catastrophes are not.
Emergency management is the profession that:
Emergency management isn’t just about reacting; it’s also about planning in advance, coordinating under pressure, and developing lasting resilience.
Most people don’t see emergency managers at work. We're the ones:
Emergency managers turn strategy into action when it matters most.
Emergency managers exist across local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal governments. We work to keep our nation’s organizations and businesses moving.
We’re at your school districts, colleges, and universities. We plan for the unthinkable.
At your local hospitals and clinics, we’re not only preparing for the next pandemic, but also ensuring that core services continue uninterrupted during utility outage emergencies and the next major storm.
Emergency managers work for a variety of organizations, including non-profits, utilities, transit systems, and retailers. We ensure operations and critical services aren’t interrupted by disaster.
We are behind the scenes wherever you live, work, and play.
✅ Protect Lives Stronger emergency management means faster response, better communication, and fewer casualties.
✅ Protect Budgets Investing in planning, mitigation, and preparedness reduces future disaster costs and accelerates recovery.
✅ Protect Trust Coordinated leadership during a crisis fosters public confidence and enables communities to function effectively under pressure.
Follow the National Emergency Management Awareness Month social media accounts for information and resources.