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Disasters have an impact on mental health and it's crucial to understand the challenges faced in providing effective behavioral health responses. On 6/8 @ Noon, join #CAWHS for: "Current Challenges for Disaster Behavioral Health Response." Register: bit.ly/3ODWzz5

WE'RE HIRING: Emergency Management Specialist VI Help protect the people and islands of Hawai‘i. For more information, visit: governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaii…

On last Thursday's Podcast, Region 9's President Todd DeVoe and Secretary Jackie Koci Tamayo spoke about Leadership within Emergency Management. Within the discussion, they asked members with their top book recommendations. Please share those recommendations with us in the comments.

Mayor of County of Maui reports 6 people have been confirmed dead as a result of the wildfires. 13 areas were evacuated and more than 2,600 customers remain without power.

Wildfires and children resources to share widely to support response and recovery. #MauiFires Hawaii EMA IAEM-USA Region 9 NACCHO EMSC Innovation & Improvement Center International Association of Fire Fighters FEMA Region 9 County of Maui 👇👇👇

Thinking about TROPICAL STORMS? Not surprising ... so are WE! NotifyLA.org IS for UNseasonal storms, but also WILDFIRES & QUAKES & more. Angelenos can OPT-in & get critical localized alerts (voice, text and/or email) for ANY event threatening LA City. Register NOW!

🚨 The National Weather Service faces proposed cuts of $40M by the Senate and a staggering $200M by the House. The NWS is an indispensable partner of emergency management and the increasing frequency of severe weather should warrant more support, not less. Act now ⬇️

ATTTENTION REGION 9ers!!! Join us at the Region 9 Mixer at the 2023 IAEM Conference! Get to meet fellow members and friends from our region! Also, get to meet your Region 9 Executive Board! See you in Long Beach!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO #IAEM23 Don't forget to download the official conference App. Be able to have direct access to the program, events, and connect with other conference goers. Download before you go.

It's not too late to donate to the Region 9 basket! If you are coming to @iaem_org conference and would like to donate, please DM us. SEE YOU IN LONG BEACH #iaem23 #iaemr9

Region 9ers! If you are at this year's conference, do not forget to purchase this year's challenge coin! #iaem23 #turningthetide #iaemr9 📸 Jackie Koci Tamayo

Region 9ers! Get your #iaem23 conference badge banners from your R9 Board! Todd DeVoe Jackie Koci Tamayo #troylutrick #lindseybartlett

Happening Tonight! Come network with fellow members from your Region! See you tonight! #iaem23 #iaemr9

The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) is one of the prime examples of cooperative "shared governance" in emergency management (see May and Williams 1986). Programs like this are intended to promote a better intergovernmental emergency management system. (1/2)

An impactful storm is on the way. Here's a look at timing for impacts Saturday through Tuesday. A big concern with this storm will be very strong winds near the coast especially on Sunday, resulting in likely downed trees and potential widespread power outages. #CAwx

The wind is aimed at us. Gas up your generators and prepare for travel difficulties and power outages, especially in the mountains. Sunday is the main event.

Today is the last day to register to take the AEM/CEM Exam in Dublin, CA. Thank you Alameda County Office of Emergency Services Alameda County for hosting the exam. IAEM | IAEM-USA Region 9

Congratulations to the IAEM-USA 2024 40 under 40 honorees! They were announced on April 18 during the IAEM Plugged In Virtual Conference. View the entire presentation and press release here: loom.ly/j9cCoYU

Congratulations to Dr. Lori Moore and the U.S. Fire (USFA) for an amazing launch of the inaugural World Fire Congress. A disaster in one nation can cause ripple effects across the globe. Your collaboration is so important and I look forward to seeing all you will accomplish in the future.