Part two examines Emergency Management focused on building strong state and local programs less reliant on federal support.

I am pleased to announce that Jason Philhower, program manager with the Office of Emergency Preparedness, is now a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®) through the International Association of Emergency ...

In my last article, I focused on the use of NFPA 1600 in creating a solid foundation to build or improve an emergency management (EM) program. Although there are other guidelines that should be ...

The U.S. emergency & disaster management system is undergoing its second major transformation since 9/11. Without continued ...

As we wade into another year, with COVID still around and more disasters lurking, let’s think about how we engage the next generation of emergency managers. What do we need to teach them? How do we ...

The Colorado Department of Agriculture has hired the first full-time Agriculture Emergency Coordinator for the state, and it’s a name Greeley residents know well. Dan Frazen, who previously operated ...

LINN COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Linn County Emergency Management Agency has named a new coordinator to succeed Steve O’Konek, who is retiring after 4 years with the agency. B.J. Dvorak, who’s served as ...

Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew Blackwood as Director of the West Virginia ...