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Check out the November edition of the IAEM Bulletin today!

The second installment in our three-part series exploring the 2026 IAEM Annual Conference: https://loom.ly/X9bSwR0

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November 3, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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🤼 Wrestling, social capital, and emergency management. New #article up on First State #EmergencyManagement + Jobs!
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October 31, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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A massive fire in Wauseon consumed nearly 600,000 gallons of water over two days, showcasing the incredible teamwork of local firefighters and mutual-aid partners.

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Council hears multi‑day fire response; chief reports nearly 600,000 gallons used
Wauseon officials reviewed a multi‑day fire response that began Wednesday and ended Friday; the fire chief said crews and mutual‑aid partners used "total water usage just under 600,000 gallons" and praised local agencies for logistical support.
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November 4, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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The IAEM Scholarship Commission is excited to celebrate the recipients of the 2026 IAEM scholarships. Selected from more than 132 applicants, the Commission awarded scholarships to five students. Congratulations!

🔗: https://loom.ly/UuQeUuc

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November 2, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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Milton's council just extended the local state of emergency to November 20, 2026, ensuring continued access to vital resources amid ongoing recovery efforts.

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Milton council ratifies state of local emergency, shortens extension to Nov. 20 after debate
Council ratified the mayor's prior emergency declarations and approved an amended resolution setting the emergency expiration to Nov. 20, 2026, after debate about resource access and oversight; vote was unanimous.
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November 3, 2026 at 4:41 AM
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Clint Worry, St. Tammany Parish's homeland security director, reveals how $223,000 in grants will enhance emergency operations and introduces new policies aimed at disaster recovery and wildfire prevention.

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Homeland security director details grants, temporary-housing ordinance and emergency-plan goals
Clint Worry, the parish homeland security director, described roughly $223,000 in grants that support emergency operations, previewed a temporary housing ordinance and said the office is rewriting the emergency operations plan and exploring a burn-ban trigger tied to weather-service red-flag warnings.
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November 2, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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REMINDER - Dane County's monthly outdoor warning siren test will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at around noon. Sirens are tested monthly to ensure they are ready when needed. Monthly tests may be canceled if there is a risk of severe weather.
Image of an outdoor warning siren with text along the right side. Text reads: Dane County Outdoor Warning Siren Test - November 4 at 12 p.m. Contact DCEM if: A siren did not sound at all. A siren did not sound for three minutes. Dane County Emergency Management logo and email - emergencymanagement@danecounty.gov
November 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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The Cypress Ditch regional drainage program is on track for major advancements, with the South Basin nearly complete and North Basin procurement set to begin in early 2027!

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Consultants report substantial progress on Cypress Ditch drainage work; North Basin procurement to start in Q1 2027
Quiddity Engineering told the Bellaire City Council that South Basin detention has reached substantial completion and that North Basin design and procurement work is advancing; the firm said construction notices could go out around March 2027 and that coordination with FEMA/TDEM and CenterPoint Energy remains essential.
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November 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Jasper County just took a significant step towards better emergency preparedness by adopting the Lowcountry Hazard Mitigation Plan, paving the way for crucial federal funding and improved resource sharing during crises.

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Council adopts Lowcountry Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution to maintain eligibility for federal mitigation funding
Deputy Chief Smith presented Resolution R‑2026‑72 to adopt the Lowcountry Hazard Mitigation Plan; council approved the resolution, which integrates local emergency plans across jurisdictions and helps qualify the county for federal hazard‑mitigation grants.
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November 4, 2026 at 7:56 AM
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Lahaina, Hurricane Maria, Cyclone Ditwah: different places, same failure points (mutual aid, supply redundancy, infrastructure). ISPI's WP-03 sets out 5 first principles for island emergency management.

https://ispiglobal.com/papers-landing/wp03-island-emergency-management

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ISPI Research Library card, navy and gold. Label: Research Report WP-03. Title: Island Emergency Management: A Practitioner Framework. Key point: Lahaina, Maria and Ditwah: different places, different frameworks, the same failures. Footer: ispiglobal.com.
October 30, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Albemarle County is revolutionizing its emergency operations plan to focus on community needs, creating a more responsive and inclusive approach to safety and support.

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Albemarle to rewrite EOP around FEMAs community lifelines, towns can adopt locally
County staff said Albemarles emergency operations plan will move from department-based ESFs to FEMA community lifelines, extend the renewal to March 2028 per state timeline changes, and offer towns the option to adopt or integrate sections of the county plan.
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November 2, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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St. Paul’s OTC is seeking $100,000 to kickstart a comprehensive cyber improvement plan after facing over 3,000 security alerts this year alone.

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OTC asks council for $100,000 to implement cyber after-action plan after 2025 attack
Director Jamie Moskalis told the council OTC is requesting $100,000 to begin implementing 42 tasks from the department’s cyber after-action improvement plan; she said the full remediation will likely cost more than the one-time amount.
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November 1, 2026 at 5:15 AM
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Big decisions are on the agenda for Whitman County commissioners this November, including a public hearing on the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and proposed road vacations!

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Six-year transportation plan, road vacations and county contracts before Whitman County commissioners
The Whitman County commissioners are scheduled to meet November 2, 2026, to hear a public hearing on the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, consider multiple road vacation hearings and several county contracts and budget items, and review two Health Department position requests. Remote participation is available by Zoom.
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November 1, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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One week until the emergency management community comes together in Long Beach, California, for the IAEM Annual Conference & EMEX!

Make plans to join your colleagues. Register for the conference so you don't miss out: https://loom.ly/JYywGW8

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October 30, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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Gulf Shores is gearing up for a pivotal City Council work session on November 2, 2026, where crucial items like a new impact fee schedule and a franchise request from Gigapower LLC are on the agenda.

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Adopt 2026 impact fee schedule, Gigapower franchise and budget amendment on Gulf Shores council work session
The Gulf Shores City Council is scheduled to consider adopting a TischlerBise impact-fee study and new fee schedule, a franchise request from Gigapower LLC, a 2026 budget amendment, and several parks and event agreements at its Nov. 2, 2026 work session at 4:00 p.m.; the agenda links staff summaries and draft documents for each item.
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November 2, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Pagosa Springs Town Council has taken swift action to renew a local disaster declaration, ensuring vital support and recovery efforts are on track after recent devastating floods.

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Pagosa Springs council renews local disaster declaration as town begins damage assessments
Council approved an emergency ordinance continuing the mayor-and-town-manager disaster declaration so staff can coordinate with state and federal agencies and accelerate procurement and emergency contracts while damage assessments continue.
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November 4, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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As storm warnings escalate, county officials assure reservoir stability while cautioning that this weather event could surpass previous forecasts—are we prepared for what's coming?

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#MonteVistaRioGrandeCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #EmergencyManagement #MonteVistaReservoirs
County, public works warn some reservoirs stable but storm may exceed forecasts
County emergency management said reservoirs inspected by Corps of Engineers and CDOT are holding, but county meteorologists believe the incoming storm might be worse than NOAA projections; staff urged caution and monitoring.
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November 2, 2026 at 4:22 AM
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Flagstaff has faced its wettest fall on record, resulting in devastating flooding, infrastructure damage, and two tragic fatalities—are you aware of the risks in your area?

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Flagstaff council receives update on historic flooding; two fatalities confirmed
City officials told council that Flagstaff recorded its wettest fall on record, with widespread flooding that caused infrastructure damage and two confirmed deaths. Emergency manager Daniel Kelly urged residents not to enter floodwaters and said damage assessments and federal grant documentation are under way.
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November 4, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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An Alabama emergency manager published an inaccurate AI-generated graphic after a hurricane.

Although official rules res…

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October 28, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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Tennessee's TDOT is revolutionizing disaster response by slashing project delivery times from 15 years to just 7, leading to faster recovery after severe storms.

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TDOT officials point to faster project delivery and disaster‑response spending, but federal reimbursement lags
TDOT leaders said Tennessee now shortens federally funded project delivery timelines to about seven years (national average 15) and that recent disaster response required large upfront spending that will be reimbursed by FEMA over time.
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November 2, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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San Mateo is gearing up for storm season with emergency shelters ready to open and public safety measures in place—are you prepared?

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Emergency services describe shelter, staffing and public-safety steps for wet-season response
City OES and the Consolidated Fire Department said shelter openings are a city manager decision, shelters are ready if needed, and fire and OES will staff up, emphasize staying off roads during storms and encourage SMC Alert signups.
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November 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Balboa residents are rallying for a seawall as king tides reveal urgent vulnerabilities, urging the city to tap into its $27 million surplus for long-term protection.

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Balboa residents urge council to study seawall, ask council to use part of $27M surplus for planning
Balboa residents and business owners told the council the city should use part of the reported $27 million surplus to study, design and begin planning a permanent seawall for the fund zone and to simplify permitting requirements for property owners.
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November 2, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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This fall, the IAEM Scholarship Program offers five ways to give alongside the Annual Conference. Whether you're attending or not, you can help support scholarships and the future of emergency management.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/SmxjQ8Q

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October 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Sanilac County is gearing up for a crucial vote on the Emergency Management Performance Grant, which includes vital reporting requirements and compliance certifications.

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EMPG work agreement and LEMP materials included; county asked to sign required documents
The county’s Emergency Management director requests committee authorization and the chair’s signature on the EMPG work agreement and related certifications; packet includes required quarterly reporting outline, federal/state grant certifications, and a reminder that EMPG recipients must retain grant documentation for three years.
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November 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Mineral County is reconsidering the role of its Public Information Officer, questioning if the District Attorney should continue in this critical position amidst potential conflicts during emergencies.

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Board asked to review who serves as Mineral County Public Information Officer
A staff request urges the Board to review whether the District Attorney should continue as the county’s Public Information Officer and to consider designating a trained PIO and alternates for emergencies, citing potential conflicts and the need to coordinate IPAWS, social media, and media briefings.
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November 3, 2026 at 3:28 PM