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As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, we are reminded why this work matters. NEMA honors those we lost and recognizes the emergency managers, first responders, volunteers, and public servants whose dedication continues to protect lives and strengthen communities.
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This week, I welcomed @NEMA_DC President and Arkansas State Director @ChiefAJGary to FEMA headquarters. We had a great discussion about recent wildland fire events and how states can support each other to build capacity nationwide.
ALT FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton meeting with NEMA President & Arkansas State Director Chief Gary in a conference room at the FEMA headquarters in Washington, DC.
ALT FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton meeting with NEMA President & Arkansas State Director Chief Gary in a conference room at the FEMA headquarters in Washington, DC.
ALT FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton meeting with NEMA President & Arkansas State Director Chief Gary in a conference room at the FEMA headquarters in Washington, DC.
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State Disaster assistance programs offer several advantages:
•Independent of federal programs
•May expand eligibility
•Can be tailored to the state’s needs
And more!
Explore these programs further at zurl.co/HO2vh.
NEMA has convened a 2-day EMAC Coordinator & National Guard workshop in Indianapolis. The workshop is designed to enhance preparedness among the states to request or offer assistance to other states through EMAC—with a focus on strategies/tools to speed up the process #EMGTwitter
This is the first national workshop of its kind, bringing together the state personnel responsible for coordinating EMAC deployments and the National Guard, which is the discipline most frequently deployed through EMAC. #NEMAReadyNation #EMGTwitter
NEMA was proud to support the Reducing Red Tape for Rebuilding Act, introduced by @SenJoniErnst @SenAdamSchiff on 8/6. The bipartisan bill would expand the support communities can receive from the federal government to recover following natural disasters congress.gov/bill/119th-cong…
Several minutes ago, the Senate voted to confirm Cameron Hamilton as FEMA Administrator. The vote was 51-47, but it’s important to note that the vote was on a bloc of 74 executive branch nominees, not just Hamilton. #EMGTwitter
NEMA commends the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for today’s hearing on the FEMA Act (H.R.4669). Keeping the momentum for bipartisan FEMA reform is critically important to strengthening emergency management in the United States. @TransportGOP @TransportDems
NEMA remains committed to working collaboratively with Congress to ensure FEMA reform maximizes the agency’s effectiveness while maintaining the flexibility needed for future adaptation of federal disaster programs. @TransportGOP @TransportDems
The National Homeland Security Consortium meeting kicks off this morning, hosted by our partners at @CISecurity during their 2026 ISAC Summit. We look forward to engaging discussions on strengthening resilience, preparedness & collaboration across the homeland security community.
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NEMA appreciates the work of the FEMA Review Council and looks forward to continued collaboration with FEMA and our federal and Congressional partners as these recommendations are evaluated and implemented. @CSGovts @NEMA_DC
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[Cut] EMPG funding…
…and your local EM might become part-time.
That’s not a theory. That’s reality. #NEMAReadyNation
Get the NEMA 2026 Biennial Report for the facts today at zurl.co/jRPH2
ICYMI: The FEMA Review Council will be holding their meeting this morning at 11:00AM (ET). The agenda includes a presentation of the draft final report and a vote on the report. federalregister.gov/document…
After a long pause, DHS announced the FEMA Review Council will meet on May 7 from 11:00AM to 12:30PM (ET). This meeting is open virtually to members of the public. The agenda includes a presentation of the draft final report and a vote on the report tinyurl.com/prxm32fj
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NEMA is pleased to present the 2026 Biennial Report — a unique look at how state emergency management agencies tackle today’s challenges and rapidly build stronger capabilities for tomorrow. Get your copy today at zurl.co/qzQMm.
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Recovery takes time, but finding effective ways to provide funds to disaster survivors is vital. Check out, Creativity Amid Catastrophe, in the NEMA Financial Resilience Toolkit to see how states are using new funding sources to expedite this process at zurl.co/5CxLs.