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International Association of Emergency Managers Establishes Prestigious New Honor Recognizing Exceptional Service to the Association The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) is proud to announce the establishment of the Elizabeth B. Armstrong Award for Outstanding Contributions to IAEM, one of the organization’s most prestigious honors. Named after IAEM’s long-serving executive director, this award recognizes…

Josh Morton, MPA, CEM, SCCEM, was sworn in as the 2025-2026 president of the USA Council of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM-USA) at the President’s Banquet held in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Other sworn officers were IAEM-USA First Vice President Todd DeVoe, CEM, IAEM-USA Second Vice President Mary Jo…

The U.S. Council of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM-USA) proudly announces the inaugural National Emergency Management Awareness Month, to be observed throughout August 2025. This initiative aims to promote the field of emergency management to leaders across all sectors. By engaging and educating decision-makers and chief executives, National Emergency Management Awareness Month will…

On May 3, the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM-USA) and the Emergency Management External Affairs Association (EMEAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to solidify a working relationship to enhance emergency management at all levels of government, private sector, and nonprofit organizations throughout the world. This partnership includes a shared focus on substantive communication,…

Today, the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) reaffirmed its steadfast support for the emergency management profession. In a letter to President Donald J. Trump, IAEM formally requested a seat at the table of the new Federal Emergency Review Council as it reviews FEMA’s role and considers critical reforms to the Stafford Act and Disaster…