🛰️ EMP-HI General Meeting – Featuring NASA’s Disaster Response Coordination System

📅 Tuesday, October 14, 2025
🕓 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (HST)
📍 Aina Haina Public Library – Community Meeting Room
💻 Zoom option available – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87030281606

Meeting ID: 870 3028 1606

We’re excited to announce our upcoming EMP-HI General Meeting, featuring a virtual presentation from NASA’s Dr. Julie Rolla on the Disaster Response Coordination System (DRCS). 

🔭 Featured Speaker: Dr. Julie Rolla, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Dr. Rolla is the Lead Disaster Coordinator for NASA JPL and a key partner in the Disaster Response Coordination System, which connects satellite Earth observation data with emergency response needs across Hawai‘i and the Pacific. Her work helps emergency managers assess power outages, flooding, vegetation loss, and more — using real-time NASA data and public mapping tools.

🌐 What You’ll Learn:

✅ How NASA’s DRCS supports emergency managers in Hawai‘i
✅ Accessing free satellite imagery and hazard maps
✅ Real-world use cases: floods, wildfires, landslides
✅ How to request DRCS activation during a disaster

This session is open to all EMP-HI members and partners. Whether you’re joining us in person or online, this is a valuable opportunity to learn how space-based tools are supporting ground-level disaster response in our region.

📣 Action Items

• Save the date: Tuesday, October 14 at 6:00 PM HST
• Watch for Zoom link via email and on emphi.org
• Bring a colleague 

The September edition of the IAEM Bulletin is now online. The September issue is a special focus edition on international emergency management. It highlights the IAEM-USA Region 10 president, showcases recent IAEM involvement, provides details on the first National Emergency Management Awareness Month, offers information on upcoming and ongoing IAEM programs, and more.

The September issue is a special focus edition on international emergency management. It highlights the IAEM-USA Region 10 president, showcases recent IAEM involvement, provides details on the first National Emergency Management Awareness Month, offers information on upcoming and ongoing IAEM programs, and more.

The September issue contains five special focus articles:

• Community Voices in Crisis Preparedness: Co-Developing Resilience Aspirations.
• Come for the Puffins, Stay for the History.
• Local Capacity is a National Security Issue: Funding Readiness Over Response.
• Challenges from a World Event.
• A Regional Response Mechanism Designed for the Caribbean Context.

Visit the IAEM website and get your copy of the September 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

Important IAEM Deadlines and Approaching Events:

• IAEM 2025 Annual Conference Early Bird Registration: Oct. 10.
• IAEM Annual Memorial Service, USA Annual Business Meeting & Global Annual Report: Oct 30.
• IAEM 73rd Annual Conference & EMEX: Nov. 14-20. 
• On-demand content from IAEM Plugged In Virtual Conference: available until Dec. 31. 

Aloha nō EMP-HI ‘Ohana,

Passing this along through the coconut wireless — two Emergency Management Staff Officer positions are currently open with the City & County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management.

These roles are essential to our shared mission of preparedness and resilience, and both offer competitive salaries and meaningful impact. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply soon — one closes in just a few weeks!

🔹 Emergency Management Staff Officer – Communications

• Type: Full-Time Temporary
• Salary: $6,043 – $7,069/month
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• Details & Apply:
  👉 Apply Here

🔹 Emergency Management Staff Officer – Training & Exercise

• Type: Full-Time Permanent
• Salary: $6,043 – $7,069/month
• Closing Date: October 4, 2025
• Details & Apply:
  👉 Apply Here

Please direct any questions to the contacts listed on each application page.

#EmergencyManagement, #EMP-HI, #Jobs, #PublicSafety, #Training, #Communications, #DEM, #HawaiiJobs, #Resilience,

🎟️ Win a Free Registration to the IAEM Annual Conference & EMEX

Courtesy of Women in the Field of Emergency Management (WTFem), two free registrations to this year’s IAEM Annual Conference & EMEX in Louisville, Kentucky are available for eligible women in the profession.

🌟 About WTFem:

WTFem is a professional community dedicated to supporting and connecting women in emergency management and disaster response. Their mission is to open doors, elevate leadership, and champion career development.
This sponsorship includes two full conference registrations to help IAEM women members engage with peers, grow professionally, and strengthen their voice in the field.

📝 Please Note:

This opportunity covers the cost of registration only. Travel, lodging, and meals are not included.

📅 Deadline to Apply:

Submit this form by Tuesday, September 16 at 5:00 p.m. EDT
Winners will be notified by email.

🎉 Congratulations to Jon Shear, CEM – Re-elected IAEM Region 9 President

Voting in the IAEM-USA Region 9 election for President ended on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The balloting was double-counted and verified.

Election Report:

A total of 90 IAEM-USA Region 9 Individual, Affiliate, Emerging Professionals, and Lifetime members voted in the IAEM-USA Region 9 Officers Election. The voting period ended on September 2, 2025. 

The Emergency Management Professionals of Hawai‘i (EMP-HI) extends our warmest congratulations to Jon Shear on his re-election as IAEM-USA Region 9 President.

We are proud to see continued representation from Hawai‘i and EMP-HI at the national level. Jon’s leadership and dedication to the emergency management profession have been invaluable, and we look forward to another year of collaboration and progress under his guidance.

Mahalo to all who participated in the voting process and supported strong regional leadership within IAEM.

#EMPHI #IAEMRegion9 #EmergencyManagement #Leadership #HawaiiRep #IAEM #DisasterResilience #PublicSafety #EmergencyPreparedness

As we conclude the first-ever National Emergency Management Awareness Month (NEMAM), we want to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together. August was all about elevating the voices of emergency managers, showcasing the vital work being done in every community, and building new connections that strengthen our profession.

To all who participated – whether by hosting events, sharing stories, engaging with leaders, or amplifying our collective message – we thank you! Your dedication has not only made this inaugural effort a success, but it has also laid the foundation for what we expect will grow into an even stronger tradition. 

View the activity of NEMAM:

• Explore our StoryMap and this dashboard that showcases the participation that was captured.
  • This data includes all registered events, as well as those found through open-source searches (Google Alerts for “National Emergency Management Awareness Month”).
    • Note: Non-registered events were added in a good-faith effort, but may not be comprehensive. Let us know if we missed you!

The challenges we face as emergency managers are complex, but so is our capacity for innovation, collaboration, and resilience. NEMAM has shown what is possible when we come together with one purpose: to ensure our communities are ready, safe, and strong.

Help us to improve future NEMAM campaigns: 

• Please take a few minutes to complete our After Action Survey.
  • Your insights will guide us in shaping future National Emergency Management Awareness Months and help us amplify the story of our profession.

Thank you again for your energy, creativity, and commitment to this incredible profession. Together, we are building not just stronger communities, but a stronger sense of community.

There is a week remaining in National Emergency Management Awareness Month, and thanks to you, the engagement has been remarkable! 

Together, here is the impact you’ve helped us achieve this August on social media through IAEM’s official social channels:

• 1,700+ new followers on IAEM social media.
• 177,800+ impressions on Awareness Month social content.
• 800+ shares expanding our reach.
• 165,850+ views on our launch video.

These numbers don’t capture the influence of your personal social media campaigns.

Three Ways You Can Keep the Momentum Going:

1. Post and share using #IamEM, #EMAwarenessMonth, #KnowYourEmergencyManagement. Remember to tag IAEM
   • Use our social media graphics. 
2. Share the activities your team has hosted by filling out this quick form. 
3. Review our resources available here. 

Every post and conversation reinforces the importance of emergency management

Jon Shear and IAEM Region 9 Public Affair, Aug 17, 2025

The countdown is on! The deadline to cast your vote in the IAEM elections is Monday, September 2nd (5 pm EDT) — and your participation is more important than ever. It takes less than a minute and every vote counts.

This election is your opportunity to help shape the future of IAEM. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or newly engaged in the field, your vote ensures that our leadership reflects the perspectives and priorities of our community. Please make sure to vote before the end of the month.

✅ Why Your Vote Matters

• Representation: Elect leaders who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of our field.
• Advocacy: Support candidates who will champion your interests at the national level.
• Momentum: Help build on the progress we’ve made and set the course for what’s next.

🗓️ Key Info

• Voting Deadline: Monday, September 2nd, 5 pm EDT
• How to Vote: Check your email for your personalized voting link from IAEM and visit https://www.iaem.org/council/usa/elections/IAEM-USA-Council-Officers-Election and https://www.iaem.org/council/usa/elections/IAEM-USA-Region-9-Officers-Election to learn more. See below for the candidates for IAEM-USA Region 9 and IAEM-USA 2nd Vice President we shared during our recent IAEM-USA Region 9 Symposium in Honolulu, HI encouraging members to vote (NOTE:Walter English, III, CEM, is running unopposed for IAEM-USA Treasurer).

📣 Spread the Word

Encourage your colleagues and fellow members to vote. Every voice strengthens our collective impact.

Let’s make this election count. Your vote is your power — use it!

If you have questions or if you experience any difficulty casting your vote in this election, please contact Rebecca Campbell at Rebecca@IAEM.com.