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EMEAA to host former FEMA Administrator Brock Long for webinar
9/5/2025 12:00 am
EMEAA is extremely excited to host Brock Long as our distinguished guest speaker on September 10 at 12:00 pm ET. Brock will focus on individual and community preparedness—particularly relevant with September being National Preparedness Month—and emphasize the shared responsibility for successful disaster response and recovery, as well as the vital role communicators play in crisis situations.
EMEAA Announces First State Chapter
7/22/2025 12:00 am
Washington, D.C. July 22, 2025
The Emergency Management External Affairs Association (EMEAA) is pleased to announce the creation of the organization’s first state chapter. EMEAA’s board of directors have approved the North Carolina Chapter of the Emergency Management External Affairs Association (EMEAA-NC).
“EMEAA is about connecting emergency management external affairs professionals to learn, collaborate, and share experiences with one another,” said EMEAA President Bob Jensen. “Having a state chapter is a great way to get our members connected at the state and local level, and North Carolina is a fantastic place to get that started.”
Emergency management relies on effective vertical and horizontal communication and collaboration. This state chapter model expands that latitude to excel in both directions. This model also benefits national, state, local and tribal collaboration among crisis communicators.
EMEAA members who reside or work in North Carolina will be able to participate in the state chapter and its programming. Franklin County Public Information Officer James Hicks will serve as Chair of the state chapter, and City of Raleigh Assistant Director of Public Affairs Ran Northam will serve as Vice Chair.
“Ran and I have wanted, for a long time, an organization to collaborate on ideas, issues and challenges facing emergency management communicators,” said Hicks. “EMEAA is providing a way for us to connect with other EMEAA members in our state to work together, train together, and tackle emergencies together.”
For more information and/or media requests, contact EMEAA-NC Vice Chair Ran Northam, ran.northam@raleighnc.gov, and EMEAA Founder and Vice President, Dan Stoneking, dan@em-eaa.org. Public Affairs and External Affairs professionals who would like to create a chapter for their state should also contact Dan Stoneking.
To learn more about EMEAA, or become a member, visit em-eaa.org .
GEMS & EMEAA ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION
6/30/2025 12:00 am
On June 30, Green Emergency Management Services (GEMS) and the Emergency Management External Affairs Association (EMEAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to solidify a working relationship to enhance emergency management at all levels of government, private sector, and nonprofit organizations throughout the world. This partnership includes a shared focus on substantive communication, meaningful collaboration, and measurable coordination with emergency managers and the public.
“The way we engage with the public and our partners is more important than ever. This partnership between GEMS and EMEAA reflects a shared passion and drive to empower emergency managers at all levels,” announced GEMS Founder and President Matt Green. “By working together, GEMS and EMEAA will elevate the best practices that ensure that emergency managers communicate effectively before, during, and after disasters.”
GEMS and EMEAA have complementary missions and visions. Both seek to serve the needs of emergency management leadership, operators, members, and communicators. Both associations understand that we are all stronger when we work together.
“At EMEAA, we are ardent supports of emergency managers and the emergency management profession,” shared EMEAA President Bob Jensen. “This partnership combines our skills, capabilities and platforms to better support emergency managers and crisis communicators to meet the needs of survivors.”
We all know that empowering and supporting emergency management professionals is essential to the future of our professions. Seasoned experts, podcasts, webinars, and professional reading are just a few of the tools we share to the betterment of the emergency management community.
For more information on this partnership, and/or for media requests, contact GEMS Founder and President Matt Green, matt@stateofdisaster.com and EMEAA Founder and Vice President Dan Stoneking, dan@em-eaa.org.
To learn more about these organizations visit gemsready.com and www.em-eaa.org.
Learn more about the State of Disaster Podcast and Publication, visit stateofdisaster.com.
Learn more about the Disaster Discourse Book Club at disasterdiscourse.com.
AEMO AND EMEAA ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION
5/27/2025 12:32 pm
On May 23, the Aspiring Emergency Managers Online (AEMO) and the Emergency Management External Affairs Association (EMEAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to solidify a working relationship to enhance emergency management at all levels of government, private sector, and nonprofit organizations throughout the world. This partnership includes a shared focus on substantive communication, meaningful collaboration, and measurable coordination with emergency managers and the public.
IAEM AND EMEAA JOINT STATEMENT ON PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION
5/6/2025 1:52 pm
The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM-USA) and the Emergency Management External Affairs Association (EMEAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to solidify a working relationship to enhance emergency management at all levels of government, private sector, and nonprofit organizations throughout the world. This partnership includes a shared focus on substantive communication, meaningful collaboration, and measurable coordination with emergency managers and the public.
Why Language Access Still Matters-Even Now
1/2/2025 12:00 am
If we truly serve all our communities, we must ensure that language is never a barrier to safety, information, or survival.
Past News and Announcements
7/1/2024 12:00 am
EMEAA ISSUED ANNOUNCEMENTS
| DATE | HEADLINE | TYPE | VIEW |
| 7/16/2024 | EMEAA Statement on Attempted Assassination, Gun Violence | Statement | >> |
| 7/07/2024 | EMEAA Statement #3 on Hurricane Beryl | Statement | >> |
| 7/02/2024 | EMEAA Statement #2 on Hurricane Beryl | Statement | >> |
| 7/01/2024 | EMEAA Statement on Hurricane Beryl | Statement | >> |
| 6/28/2024 | Statement on Southern Peru Earthquake | Statement | >> |
| 6/21/2024 | Statement from EMEAA’s President on EMEAA Launch | Statement | >> |
| 6/10/2024 | EMEAA Announces Launch | Release | >> |
EMEAA IN THE NEWS
| DATE | OUTLET | HEADLINE | VIEW |
| 6/28/2024 | Homeland Security Today | Inside the Founding of the EMEAA | >> |
| 6/25/2024 | CIPR Crisis Communications Network | The practical aspects involved in managing natural disasters | >> |
| 6/21/2024 | FEMA | Introduction to EMEAA | >> |
| 6/19/2024 | Homeland Security Today | FEMA Veterans Found Association for Emergency and Crisis Communicators | >> |
EMEAA DIGITAL MEDIA
| TOPIC | TYPE | VIEW |
| Heat Health | Graphic | >> |
| What is a Hurricane Warning vs Watch | Graphic | >> |
| What’s Your Plan: Board Member Story | Graphic | >> |
| Meet EMEAA’s Board of Directors | Video | >> |
| How to Join EMEAA | Video | >> |
| About EMEAA | Video | >> |
