Disasters are inevitable, but catastrophes are not.
Emergency management is the profession that:
Helps communities and organizations prepare, respond, recover, and adapt
Brings partners together to solve complex problems, reduce harm, and restore stability during emergencies.
Emergency management isn’t just about reacting; it’s also about planning in advance, coordinating under pressure, and developing lasting resilience.
Behind the Scenes, Ahead of the Crisis
Most people don’t see emergency managers at work. We’re the ones:
Coordinating evacuations and emergency alerts
Anticipating hazards and mapping community vulnerabilities
Securing resources and partnerships before disaster strikes
Managing Emergency Operations Centers and response coordination
Supporting recovery long after the headlines fade
Emergency managers turn strategy into action when it matters most.
You Need Your Emergency Manager In a Crisis
Where to Find Us
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.
Why Emergency Management Needs Your Support
For Policymakers, Leaders, and the Public:
✅ 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.
Aloha – looking forward to the first ever IAEM Region 9 symposium in Hawaii which is one of the many events scheduled for the inaugural National Emergency Management Awareness Month (https://lnkd.in/gDEBv5Nt). There’s still room to attend, as well as some great sponsorship opportunities. Please help us spread the word about the event, and consider registering before the deadline next Friday on 1 August – https://lnkd.in/gZEJWe5u
Did you know, as a member of IAEM-USA, you can use one of your benefits to prepare your own home for a disaster?
For instance, through the IAEM Amazon Business account, you can purchase whole-home generators at preferred pricing, with savings of up to $1,300. IAEM-USA launched an Amazon Business account for our members last year. Shopping on Amazon Business is as user-friendly as shopping on Amazon.com, and members can maintain both their personal and business accounts.
Benefits include:
Free Prime Membership BenefitEnjoy business pricing as a member benefitAccess to discounted curated catalogs in categories such as Personal Safety, Office Supplies, IT Peripherals, Maintenance and Repair, and more! Products in these catalogs have preferred and stable pricing.
IAEM announces the launch of a new curated catalog category: Disaster Supply
This catalog was created by the Amazon Business Emergency Solutions Program Team through consultation with emergency managers.
National Emergency Management Awareness Month kicks off next week, and we wanted to remind you of five easy ways to get involved.
From ready-to-use resources to an updated event registration form, everything you need is in one place to help raise awareness and spotlight the vital work of emergency managers.
Here’s what you can do right now:
1. Explore and share the public awareness page. IAEM created a public-facing page designed to educate and engage the public about the role of emergency management. It’s filled with information, and it plays a key role in raising awareness this August.Share it widely with your networks to help spread the word and increase the visibility of our profession.
2. Register your events and campaigns. Planning an event, launching a social campaign, or issuing a proclamation? Please submit it through our updated registration form so we can help highlight your efforts.
3. Follow our social media pages. Follow these three special Awareness Month social media pages to stay up to date on our National Emergency Management Awareness content:LinkedInInstagramFacebook
4. Share your story and let IAEM highlight you. Take a few moments to complete the Member Highlight Form. IAEM will be sharing stories throughout August and beyond to show the real impact of emergency managers like you.
5. Use ready-made content. IAEM created sample social posts and graphics for you to use and schedule.
Tag IAEM and use the official hashtags to join the national conversation and help spread the word.Find the social media kit here.
Let’s continue to work together to highlight the impact of emergency management and the professionals who make it possible.
The July issue is a general focus edition and includes a spotlight on IAEM’s Hill Day efforts, a highlight on the IAEM-USA Secretary, showcases IAEM’s recent activities, provides details on the IAEM Certification Commission’s Ask Me Anything webinar, introduces a new IAEM staff member, and much more.
The July issue contains five general focus articles:
Closing the Gaps That Affect Work Environments During Crises.Collaboration Technology Enhances the Joint Information System in Michigan: Microsoft Teams in the Joint Information Center.
From Silos to Systems: Why Regional Resilience Must Replace Reactive Emergency Management.
Navigating Healthcare Preparedness: A Comprehensive Guide to Hazard Vulnerability and Business Impact Analysis for Healthcare Organizations.
Practice for Prevention: Staying in Control of Wireless Emergency Alerts.
Visit the IAEM website and get your copy of the July IAEM Bulletin now.
As a reminder, the 2025 Bulletin editions are now available publicly to support those in emergency management who are undergoing career transitions. Please share this information with the community, especially those who have been affected.
The NEW IAEM2GO app puts all IAEM membership information right at your fingertips!
You will have instant access to a member directory, your IAEM profile, and upcoming event details-all in one app.Connect with peers with in-app messaging.No more downloading a new app for each Annual Meeting.
View your membership information and quickly renew.Receive important notifications and announcements.And much more!The free IAEM2GO app is available in the App Store and Google Play Store.
NOTE: If you previously used our conference app, make sure to delete it from your device as the new app has the same icon.Learn more about the app here.
This online event will showcase inclusive, forward-leaning practices in emergency management and highlight innovative work from across the country.
Attendees will explore practical strategies for integrated emergency management operations, ensuring that individuals with disabilities and people with access and functional needs are served before, during and after disasters. The agenda is available here.
The Symposium brings together emergency managers, disaster planners, first responders and the disability community to strengthen national collaboration and foster inclusive planning. American Sign Language, captioning, and Spanish translation services will all be provided.
The June issue is a general focus edition and includes a spotlight on the IAEM Annual Conference registration details, a highlight on the IAEM-USA Region 1 President, showcases IAEM’s recent activities, provides details on the IAEM Certification Commission’s activities, provides an overview of the IAEM-USA elections, and much more.
The June issue contains four special focus articles:
Cyber Ready Community Game: Revitalizing an Existing Resource to Enhance Community Cyber Preparedness, Presented at the 2025 Washington Cybersecurity Conference.
Emergency Management of Biosurveillance.From Shelter to Stability: Rethinking the First Steps of Disaster Recovery.
The “Messy Space:” When Emergency Management Meets the Improbable.Visit the IAEM website and get your copy of the June IAEM Bulletin now.
As a reminder, the 2025 Bulletin editions are now available publicly to support those in emergency management who are undergoing career transitions.
Please share this information with those in the community, especially those who have been impacted.
💬Contact for More Info: Wayson Josue – waysonj@hawaii.edu
🧑💻About the Webinar: The presenters will introduce a federated emergency management framework designed to enhance coordination, efficiency, and resilience in Hawai‘i’s disaster management system. This model aims to link state, county, private, non-profit, and academic partners under a unified yet decentralized approach.
Emergency Management Professionals of Hawaii 