Happy 4th of July and USA 250th Birthday!

Hope everyone has a good weekend! We’re excited to announce a series of upcoming events that are essential for networking, learning, and sharing best practices. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, connect with peers, or stay updated on the latest trends in emergency management, there’s something for everyone.

1. IAEM Region 9 AEM/CEM Certification Webinar

• Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 @ 12:00 PM
• Location: On-line
• Overview: Please join Hannah Ritz, CEM for an informative discussion of the requirements for becoming an Associate Emergency Manager (AEM®) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®). Make sure to review the certification program website (https://www.iaem.org/get-certified/) and come prepared with any questions you might have. Don’t forget the upcoming Region 9 IAEM Symposium from 11-12 August in Honolulu, HI where we’ll be offering the certification exam on 13 August. See IAEM-USA Region 9 Symposium 2026 – IAEM – International Association of Emergency Managers (ASMI AMC) for details including the registration link, opportunities for sponsorship, signing up for the certification exam, and discounts on lodging (reserve rooms by 10 -11 July).
• Sign up @ https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c16272cc-8fdd-403c-af6f-81c1bf4746ed@cb664994-d190-46db-9588-9096808d45de

2. IAEM-USA Region 9 Symposium 2026 – “Shared Responsibility, Collective Resilience”

• Date: August 10-14, 2026 (Optional Pre-Conference Training and Social Aug. 10 / Full Conference Aug. 11-12 / Optional Post-Conference Aug. 13-14)
• Location: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii – Honolulu, Hawaii
• Overview: Engaging and informative sessions that align with the theme “Shared Responsibility, Collective Resilience”. Come to Honolulu, Hawaii, and join in with your fellow IAEM-USA Region 9 Colleagues. Program outline is available @  https://www.iaem.org/iaem-usa-region-9-symposium/program/
• Sign up @ https://www.iaem.org/iaem-usa-region-9-conference/

3. August EMPHI General Meeting – Networking Mixer for Emergency Management Professionals

• Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 @ 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
• Location: Beer Lab HI Puck’s Alley – Honolulu, HI
• Overview: EMPHI will host its general meeting at Beer Lab HI Puck’s Alley at the conclusion of the first day of the IAEM-USA Region 9 Symposium. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow emergency management professionals, share experiences, and create valuable connections in a relaxed setting. An event will be created through Eventbrite soon.

**Why Attend?** Attending these events is an excellent way to expand your knowledge, gain insights from experts, and contribute to the emergency management community. Plus, you’ll get to meet new colleagues!

Don’t miss out on these fantastic opportunities! Feel free to share this post with colleagues and help us spread the word. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to strengthen our emergency management efforts!