The International Association of Emergency Managers announces August 2025 as the inaugural National Emergency Management Awareness Month!

During August, emergency managers are conducting a coordinated, industry-wide awareness and advocacy campaign to promote the capabilities of emergency management and the role of emergency managers.

This month is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of emergency managers and to fostering greater awareness among all partners involved in emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.”

What is Emergency Management?

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.

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