The International Association of Emergency Managers

1. The International Association of Emergency Managers …helping emergency managers protect life and property from disaster

2. To advance the profession by promoting the principles of emergency management To serve our members by providing information, networking and professional development opportunities To advance the emergency management profession IAEM Mission

3. How Did It All Begin? IAEM implements Internationalization (2008) 2000 IAEM scholarship programcreated (1999) NCCEM becomes IAEM (1998); 5-yearstrategic plan adopted (1996) 1990 First class of CEMs conferred (1993) NCCEM hires professional managementfirm (1985) 1980 USCDC becomes NCCEM (1983) 1970 FEMA created (1970s) 1960 USCDC hired full-time executive director (1960s) U.S. Civil Defense Council formed (1952) 1950

4. IAEM Members are Worldwide • At the end of the 2010-11 fiscal year, IAEM-Global membership included (Individual members (3,458), Affiliate members (39), and Student members (1,554) for a total 5,051 members. • The largest council is the IAEM-USA Council, with 2,67 Individual members (53%). The second largest council is the IAEM-Student Council with 1,554 members (31%), while the third larges is IAEM-Canad with 249 members (5%).

5. Advancing Our Profession Through Partnerships

6. Advancing Our ProfessionThrough Professional Standards • CEM/AEM: IAEM offers an accreditation program for individuals, the Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) & Associate Emergency Manager program. • EMAP: IAEM also partners with NEMA to support the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).

7. Certified Emergency Manager® CEM®… The ultimate credential inemergency management • Internationally recognized • Increased credibility • Professional identity • Career recognition • Enhanced career planning

8. CEM® Program Highlights • Since the CEM Program was introduced in 1993, 12,683 candidates have enrolled to pursue the CEM®/AEMSMdesignation. • As of May 31, 2011, there were 1,032 Certified Emergency Managers and 86 Associated Emergency Managers. • The program was developed with input from FEMA, ICMA, ASPA, APWA, and others.

9. Emergency Management Accreditation Program • The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) is the voluntary assessment and accreditation process for state and local government programs.  Accreditation is based on compliance with collaboratively developed national standards, based upon NFPA 1600,Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs, 2004).  • Accreditation is open to U.S. state, territorial, and local government emergency management programs. To date, 8 states and 1 locality have been accredited through EMAP.

10. Advancing Our Profession Through Scholarships Support the future of emergency management. • The mission of the IAEM Scholarship Program is to assist the profession by identifying and developing students with the intellect and technical skills that can advance and enhance emergency management. • IAEM’s goal is to raise $1,000,000 to fund scholarship awards to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited college program pursuing a degree that includes EM courses. Current Fund balance is $177,364.

11. IAEM Scholarship Program First Scholarship Awarded at the 2001 Annual Meeting (Nov. 2001) • 36 scholarships awarded to full-time students pursuing degrees in emergency management, disaster management or a related field. • Total money dispersed = $47,500

12. Influencing Public Policy

13. Influencing Public Policy Top U.S. Government Affairs Priorities Staffing/Funding of Local Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs) U.S. Structure for E.M. (FEMA post-Katrina) Hazard Mitigation Funding Standards Protection of NWS Identity/Funding

14. Influencing Public Policy • Top U.S. Government Affairs • Priorities, continued • Federal Grants Guidelines • Floodplain Mapping

15. Membership Benefits • Access to the largest network of top emergency management experts who can offer solutions, guidance or assistance. • A 20+ page monthly newsletter to facilitate info-sharing (also available online).

16. Membership Benefits • A unified voice at federal, state and local levelsto educate decision-makers about emergencymanagement policies and legislation. • Voting privileges at member meetings. • Access to members-only area of the IAEM web site which includes access to current members, collection of previous Bulletins and other IAEM materials. • Reduced rates at annual IAEM conferences and seminars.

17. Web Site: www.iaem.com • Timely & informative • Current EM news, resources, & events • Latest IAEM & CEM® news

18. Web Site: www.iaem.com • The IAEM Web site receives over 300,000 hits a month from an average 20,000 visitors worldwide. • Join, pay dues, or register for a conference online at www.iaem.com. • Find out about IAEM member benefits, the IAEM Annual Conference, the CEM® program, regional news, and committee updates. Look for jobs on the public EM jobs bulletin board. • Members vote on officers and bylaws amendments online. IAEM offers a searchable online member directory, members only resources, IAEM Bulletin archives, and more.

19. Contact Information • Write: IAEM Headquarters 201 Park Washington Court Falls Church, VA 22046-4527 • Phone: 703-538-1795 • Fax: 703-241-5603 • Email: iaem@iaem.com • Website: www.iaem.com