IMTA is now an associate member of the NWCG!
Thank you NWCG Executive Board for recognizing our role in advancing incident management.

Dr. Randal Collins, IMTA President: “This is a proud moment for IMTA.”

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#IMTA #NWCG #EmergencyManagement #AllHazards

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Board adopts biosolids emergency-storage rule implementing 2024 law on land-application flexibility The board adopted DEQ's amendments to the Virginia pollution abatement (biosolids) regulation to allow preapproved emergency management plans that provide limited, DEQ‑approved deviations for land application during extreme weather, implementing House Bill 870.

Virginia's State Water Control Board just approved new measures to help manage biosolids during extreme weather, balancing flexibility with environmental protection.

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#VA #CitizenPortal #SustainablePractices #EmergencyManagement #VirginiaBiosolids #EnvironmentalSafeguards

There are only a few hours left to get your application in for the 2026 Poster Showcase.

Begin your submission before it's too late: https://loom.ly/9WdjjgQ

#IAEM #IAEM26 #EmergencyManagement #PosterShowcase #EMGChat

National Weather Service warns of warm, dry 2026; Adams County readies EOC, IGAs and shelter plans The National Weather Service told commissioners that La Niña‑driven drought and low snowpack make a warm, dry 2026 likely with elevated fire risk; county emergency management described actions including EOC staffing, mass‑care IGAs, evacuation planning, animal evacuation arrangements and a July adoption of wildland‑urban interface codes.

Adams County is bracing for a dangerously dry 2026, with heightened wildfire risks and critical emergency plans in the works.

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#AdamsCounty #CO #DroughtResponse #CitizenPortal #WildfirePreparedness #EmergencyManagement

April is National Volunteer Month! We are proud to recognize the incredible people who support IAEM. Our volunteers make it all possible. Thank you for all you do! #IAEM #EmergencyManagement #NationalVolunteerMonth

MPBN focuses on preparedness, prevention and disaster risk reduction – Ahmad Zahid PUTRAJAYA: The establishment of the National Disaster Management Council (MPBN) reflects the government’s determination to shift from a post-disaster response approach to placing greater emphasis on disaster preparedness, prevention and risk reduction. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the country needed a structure that would allow strategic decisions to be made faster, coordination to be implemented more effectively and actions on the ground to be taken without any gaps between the Federation and the states. “We not only want to act when a disaster occurs, but also ensure that the country is prepared in advance, that the […]

MPBN focuses on preparedness, prevention and disaster risk reduction – Ahmad Zahid #DisasterPreparedness #RiskReduction #EmergencyManagement #DisasterResponse #NationalDisasterManagement

#FEMA is not a “ #FirstResponder” under our #EmergencyManagement system.

FEMA *coordinates the federal response* to major #disasters in our country—the ones no state, city, tribe, or territory can handle alone. It works with states/tribes/territories to help ensure they have needed resources.

This Friday, April 10, is the final day to submit your ideas and research for the 2026 IAEM Poster Showcase. Display your research and connect with fellow emergency managers.

Submission details available here: https://loom.ly/G1IwfB0

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Catch up on the first episode of IAEM Talks!

IAEM-USA 1st VP Todd DeVoe, CEM, and IAEM-USA President Josh Morton, CEM, discuss IAEM priorities, the Annual Conference, and the future of emergency management.

Listen now: https://loom.ly/9uZXcMY

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Bradley County commissioners approve wide-ranging budget amendments, including EMS ARP reimbursement and juvenile court renovation funding The Bradley County Commission approved a package of departmental budget amendments — nearly all by unanimous vote — that recognized grant and service revenues, reallocated internal line items and funded a $90,000 juvenile court renovation; commissioners also scheduled budget hearings for April 16.

Bradley County commissioners just greenlit a significant budget overhaul, including vital funding for emergency services and renovations to the juvenile court—what does this mean for the community?

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#BradleyCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #EmergencyManagement

IMTA is now an associate member of the NWCG!
Thank you NWCG Executive Board for recognizing our role in advancing incident management.

Dr. Randal Collins, IMTA President: “This is a proud moment for IMTA.”

🌐 www.ahimta.org

#IMTA #NWCG #EmergencyManagement #AllHazards

Join the first IAEM Family Assistance Consortium webinar on April 14 at 3 PM ET. Learn how emergency managers can better support victims, families, and communities after mass casualty events.

Learn more and register here: https://loom.ly/UdkxKMY

#IAEM #EmergencyManagement #EMGChat

Commissioners approve Public Safety Complex letter of intent and two sole‑source public‑safety purchases The board approved an LOI to acquire ~44 acres for a Public Safety Complex with St. Johns River State College training co‑location and approved sole‑source purchases: Hamilton transport ventilators and Genesis extrication tools, after staff explained interoperability and vendor availability.

Clay County is taking a major step towards enhancing public safety with plans for a new complex that will house fire, rescue, and law enforcement services all in one place!

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#ClayCounty #FL #ClayCountyPublicSafety #CitizenPortal #HealthCareAccess #PublicSafety #EmergencyManagement

Larimer County officials warn record-low snowpack and surge in red-flag days heighten 2026 fire risk County officials and the sheriff's Office of Emergency Management told the Board of County Commissioners that a record-low statewide snowpack (about 24% of median), an unusually high number of red-flag warnings and strained air and personnel resources have raised the county's wildfire risk; officials described early staffing, technology partnerships and a proposed faster fire-restriction authority.

Larimer County is bracing for a perilous 2026 wildfire season, with alarming red-flag warnings and record-low snowpack raising serious concerns for safety.

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#LarimerCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #WildfireReadiness #PublicEducation #EmergencyManagement

Officials review wildfire response improvements one year after March 2025 fires City emergency management, fire and police leaders reviewed the March 2025 wildfire response, described upgrades to notification systems, digital mapping and IPAWS geofenced alerts, mitigation partnerships and added equipment, and emphasized community resilience and lessons learned.

Stillwater is taking bold steps to enhance emergency response and community resilience following the devastating 2025 wildfires that impacted countless lives.

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#OK #CitizenPortal #CrisisCommunications #EmergencyManagement #CommunityResilience

Commissioners advance $1.08M to keep Hurricane Safe Room construction moving amid federal reimbursement delays Facing delayed FEMA/TDEM reimbursements tied to a federal government shutdown, Hardin County approved a $1,079,509 transfer from the general fund to the Hurricane Safe Room project and authorized payouts to the contractor totaling $1,085,201.82 so work can continue.

Hardin County is stepping up to keep vital Hurricane Safe Room construction on track, despite federal reimbursement delays threatening to stall progress.

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#HardinCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #DisasterResilience #CommunitySafety #EmergencyManagement

There’s only one week left to submit your proposal for the 2026 Poster Showcase at the IAEM Annual Conference & EMEX.

Submission deadline: April 10

Review the Poster Showcase Guidance and submit today: https://loom.ly/9WdjjgQ

#IAEM #IAEM26 #EmergencyManagement #EMGChat

Hurricane board reviews aging tank repairs and phased replacement for failing transmission main Staff reported a failing 18-inch HDPE transmission line and a state sanitary survey that requires addressing deterioration on the city's oldest tank; staff outlined phased projects, interim repairs and cost estimates and asked for funding to avoid emergency repairs before the September survey.

Hurricane City's main water transmission line is failing, prompting urgent phased repairs to prevent costly emergencies and service interruptions.

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#HurricaneWashingtonCounty #UT #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #EmergencyManagement #HurricaneWater #InfrastructureRepair

Bastrop council declares 113–115 South Franklin Street a public emergency, authorizes condemnation After hearing that falling bricks and structural collapse made the fire-damaged building at 113 and 115 South Franklin Street unsafe, the Bastrop City Council voted to declare a public emergency and authorize immediate condemnation and possible demolition.

The Bastrop City Council has declared a public emergency for a fire-damaged building, citing dangerous conditions that threaten local safety and businesses.

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#BastropMorehouseParish #LA #CitizenPortal #UrbanRehabilitation #CommunitySafety #EmergencyManagement #BastropPublicSafety

Emergency manager asks redevelopment commission to consider funding for countywide radio sites; $2.9M–$4.07M options discussed Ed Scott, county emergency management, asked the commission to consider helping fund added radio sites to close public‑safety coverage gaps; spokespersons gave two cost scenarios (about $2.9 million for one site or $4.07 million for two sites) plus multi‑year maintenance costs.

Whitley County's public safety is at risk as emergency management proposes a $4 million plan to fix critical radio coverage gaps that have plagued the community for years.

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#WhitleyCounty #IN #CitizenPortal #EmergencyManagement #CommunityResilience #WhitleyCountyPublicSafety

House committee debates bill allowing short-term continuing resolution to keep essential services running during budget impasses A House committee heard testimony on SB 488, which would let the governor declare a 60-day emergency to continue essential state services at prior-year funding if the legislature and governor fail to pass a budget; lawmakers raised questions about triggers, scope and legislative oversight and asked for lists of included and excluded functions.

A heated debate has erupted in New Hampshire as lawmakers consider a bill that would empower the governor to ensure essential services keep running during budget impasses.

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#NH #CitizenPortal #LegislativeOversight #NewHampshireGovernment #EmergencyManagement #BudgetStability

Winnebago County sheriff urges DOT discretion on plow operations; seeks longer union sick-leave call-in window Sheriff Steve Heberly asked the board to support a regional letter to the Iowa DOT seeking discretion for plow deployment during interstate closures, and asked the board to back changing the sheriff's-office sick-call window from 30 minutes to two hours to help staffing; counsel said any change to contract-covered terms requires union agreement or an MOU.

Sheriff Steve Heberly is pushing for more flexibility in snow plow operations to prevent travelers from getting stranded on county roads during winter storms.

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#WinnebagoCounty #IA #CitizenPortal #TransportationIssues #PublicSafety #EmergencyManagement

Albia hires Chariton Valley to update zoning code; council adopts hazard mitigation resolution The Albia City Council approved a contract with Chariton Valley Planning & Development to update city zoning and code ordinances (completion targeted for Dec. 2021) and unanimously adopted a resolution renewing the city's Hazard Mitigation plan and including it in the regional plan.

Albia City Council just took a major step forward by hiring Chariton Valley to revamp zoning codes and renew its Hazard Mitigation plan, paving the way for future development!

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#AlbiaCityMonroeCounty #IA #ZoningReform #HazardMitigation #CitizenPortal #EmergencyManagement

SERC hears hazmat team update, Tier II reporting numbers and plans for April–May exercises Commissioners heard updates on regional hazmat team activity, were told 1,749 facilities filed Tier II hazardous‑substances reports for 2026, learned HMEP grant applications remain low so far, and received invitations to chemical‑incident exercises in April and a cross‑regional tabletop in Yankton on May 27.

South Dakota's hazmat teams are gearing up for critical spring exercises and reporting record numbers of hazardous materials facilities—are we ready for a chemical incident?

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#SD #SouthDakotaHazmat #HazardousMaterials #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #EmergencyManagement

Federal government promises to invest over $2 billion in new funding for essential Indigenous programs | CBC News Indigenous Services Canada Minister Mandy Gull-Masty announces over $2 billion in new federal funding for essential services for Indigenous people, including programs set to end this spring, concernin...

#cdnpoli Federal government promises to invest over $2 billion in new funding for essential #Indigenousprograms. Funding will support #healthcare, #urbanprogramming, #governance and #emergencymanagement www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

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Tompkins County committee approves EMS certificate‑of‑need application, adopts county emergency management plan The Tompkins County Public Safety Committee unanimously authorized applying for a countywide EMS certificate of need and adopted a countywide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, moving the county toward coordinated emergency response and town‑level annex development.

Tompkins County is taking a major step towards enhancing emergency services with a unanimous vote to apply for a countywide EMS certificate of need and adopt a comprehensive management plan.

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#TompkinsCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #EmergencyManagement #CommunityResilience

Shorely Safe demonstrates town-specific flood forecasting dashboard for Highlands Joe Martucci of Shorely Safe told Highlands residents the company has launched a town‑specific tidal flooding dashboard that combines NOAA and USGS data, offers a flood‑height filter and municipality‑specific forecast videos, and will add a proprietary forecasted flood mapper by mid‑summer.

Highlands residents can now access a revolutionary tidal flooding dashboard that empowers them with real-time data and tailored forecasts to better prepare for coastal storms.

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#HighlandsMonmouthCounty #NJ #CoastalResilience #CitizenPortal #FloodForecasting #EmergencyManagement