🚨 The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM-USA) is proudly launching the inaugural National Emergency Management Awareness Month this August 2025! This nationwide initiative raises awareness of the emergency management profession and the critical role emergency managers play in building resilient communities and organizations. National Emergency Management Awareness Month is a collaboration between the IAEM-USA Board of Directors, the Government Affairs Committee (GAC), and the Community and Member Engagement Committee (CMEC). Together, they are working to amplify the value of emergency management across all sectors. 👥 Who Should Participate? Emergency management, risk management, business continuity, and crisis management professionals 💡 How to Get Involved: Throughout August, IAEM encourages outreach to: 🏛 Elected officials at all levels of government 🏥 Leaders in healthcare, higher education, utilities, and other essential sectors 💼 Chief executive officers and COOs in business and industry 🌐 Community influencers and decision-makers shaping public safety and preparedness 🛠 IAEM is providing resources to support these efforts, including: Campaign Materials: Social media toolkits Sample proclamations Outreach templates and more ➡️ Access the resources 💬 Outreach Ideas: 📸 Storytelling Opportunities: Share how emergency managers are making an impact See highlights from IAEM’s recent Casting Call 📝 Have ideas or photos to share? Submit stories and images of emergency management in action to the CMEC team to be featured in campaign materials. 🔗 Stay Connected 📍 Visit the National Emergency Management Awareness Month webpage 📱 Follow IAEM on social media