I have been sitting on this blog topic for while and have been itching to share it with you for the past few months. After working in emergency management for a few years, we start to figure out how we personally operate in the activation environment. …

Emergency managers know the value of grab and go preparedness. Preparedness kits for homes, cars, and evacuation needs are touted to the public as a way to be safe and resilient during local disaster. However, what about for us? Just like residents, emergency managers have to be ready to hit…

The rapid sharing of real-time information through social platforms remains one of the most beneficial resources to emergency management intelligence and situational awareness. While vetted social media intelligence can be tough for emergency managers to wrap their arms around, the benefits are worth the taking the time to have a…

Emergency planning is the foundation of effective preparedness programming in local, state, and federal emergency management. Emergency managers spend the majority of their career in the preparedness phase of the emergency management cycle, which encompasses planning, training, exercise, resource readiness and community engagement. Effective emergency planning has techniques and best…

The field of emergency management is growing with more students looking to find a way to start fulfilling careers in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. The American Meteorological Society Board of Operational Government Meteorologists (AMS BOGM) and American Meteorological Society Committee on Emergency Management put on a emergency management…

Emergency managers deal with the weather in many different settings. First of all, many of our hazards and threats are weather-related. We spend a lot of time identifying what weather hazards are possible in our jurisdictions and watching for when weather systems may be approaching our area. Many emergency operations…

Creating a digital method to collect and store emergency management achievements and experiences NOW could pay off later when pursuing IAEM or state level certifications. Get organized now to reduce workload later! One of my 2021 professional resolutions is to finalize, submit, and receive (fingers-crossed) my IAEM Certified Emergency Manager…

With a little over three days left in 2020, many emergency managers are excited for the new year ahead. A new year means new calendars, planners, and aspirations. A new year means that we can try to leave the pain, struggles, and stress of 2020 behind. …

This past week was a noteworthy anniversary for the emergency management social community. It has been three years since the creation of the #EMGTwitter hashtag! For the past three years, emergency managers have been using the hashtag to share information and connect digitally with other emergency management professionals all over…