The National Weather Service Director, Ken Graham, provided opening remarks at the International Association of Emergency Manager’s 72nd Annual Conference. He emphasized the critical partnership between #EmergencyManagers and the NWS, as well as
sharing the stories weather stories of 2024. #IAEM24
sharing the stories weather stories of 2024. #IAEM24
November 18, 2024 at 3:43 PM
The National Weather Service Director, Ken Graham, provided opening remarks at the International Association of Emergency Manager’s 72nd Annual Conference. He emphasized the critical partnership between #EmergencyManagers and the NWS, as well as
sharing the stories weather stories of 2024. #IAEM24
sharing the stories weather stories of 2024. #IAEM24
Eleven #HVO scientists provided 24/7 guidance at the county #EOC in #Hilo & at the state #EOC on Oahu, to assist local #EmergencyManagers & decision makers, so they could safeguard lives and property. The work of #USGS scientists at #HVO and #AVO SAVES LIVES. pubs.usgs.gov/of/2020/1041...
pubs.usgs.gov
March 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Eleven #HVO scientists provided 24/7 guidance at the county #EOC in #Hilo & at the state #EOC on Oahu, to assist local #EmergencyManagers & decision makers, so they could safeguard lives and property. The work of #USGS scientists at #HVO and #AVO SAVES LIVES. pubs.usgs.gov/of/2020/1041...
Finally, some focus on the damage #EmergencyManagers do when they engage in #Immigration enforcement.
www.eenews.net/articles/flo...
#EM #greysky
www.eenews.net/articles/flo...
#EM #greysky
Florida’s emergency manager has a new job: Detaining immigrants
Kevin Guthrie operates "Alligator Alcatraz." Some emergency managers worry that could scare Hispanic residents away from seeking help in a hurricane or
www.eenews.net
October 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Finally, some focus on the damage #EmergencyManagers do when they engage in #Immigration enforcement.
www.eenews.net/articles/flo...
#EM #greysky
www.eenews.net/articles/flo...
#EM #greysky
This is how I expect #EmergencyManagers to speak and act.
NOT building #AlligatorAlcatraz to destroy people and communities.
NOT building #AlligatorAlcatraz to destroy people and communities.
January 24, 2026 at 8:17 PM
This is how I expect #EmergencyManagers to speak and act.
NOT building #AlligatorAlcatraz to destroy people and communities.
NOT building #AlligatorAlcatraz to destroy people and communities.
What would #EmergencyManagers do in this situation?
- ensure field personnel have #resources (people, equipment, supplies) needed to respond.
- coordinate with #media and issue press releases so field staff don’t have to.
- set up #familyassistance centers.
- work with state & federal partners.
- ensure field personnel have #resources (people, equipment, supplies) needed to respond.
- coordinate with #media and issue press releases so field staff don’t have to.
- set up #familyassistance centers.
- work with state & federal partners.
January 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What would #EmergencyManagers do in this situation?
- ensure field personnel have #resources (people, equipment, supplies) needed to respond.
- coordinate with #media and issue press releases so field staff don’t have to.
- set up #familyassistance centers.
- work with state & federal partners.
- ensure field personnel have #resources (people, equipment, supplies) needed to respond.
- coordinate with #media and issue press releases so field staff don’t have to.
- set up #familyassistance centers.
- work with state & federal partners.
@samlmontano.bsky.social, the #NILC has put out a Fact Sheet on issues posed by the #TrumpAdmin rescission of the #SensitiveAreas Guidance. It appears quite helpful. State & local #EmergencyManagers & service providers should review & implement its recommendations ASAP. www.nilc.org/wp-content/u...
www.nilc.org
January 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
@samlmontano.bsky.social, the #NILC has put out a Fact Sheet on issues posed by the #TrumpAdmin rescission of the #SensitiveAreas Guidance. It appears quite helpful. State & local #EmergencyManagers & service providers should review & implement its recommendations ASAP. www.nilc.org/wp-content/u...
I think you both are correct. #EmergencyManagers, encourage people to have multiple ways to receive alerts about incidents that may impact them. That includes #WxRadios and signing up for local emergency alerts.
July 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I think you both are correct. #EmergencyManagers, encourage people to have multiple ways to receive alerts about incidents that may impact them. That includes #WxRadios and signing up for local emergency alerts.
In turn, #EmergencyManagers, & state, local, tribal, & territorial leaders are unable to comment and give feedback on those impacts in time to influence policy. Which I believe is the whole point of acting in this secretive fashion.
#EM #FEMAReviewCouncil
#EM #FEMAReviewCouncil
January 28, 2026 at 4:38 PM
In turn, #EmergencyManagers, & state, local, tribal, & territorial leaders are unable to comment and give feedback on those impacts in time to influence policy. Which I believe is the whole point of acting in this secretive fashion.
#EM #FEMAReviewCouncil
#EM #FEMAReviewCouncil
@samlmontano.bsky.social’s #Disasterology newsletter is must read! We have a duty as #EmergencyManagers to protect EVERYONE in the communities we serve. When members of our profession harm our communities, as with #AligatorAlcatraz, we must speak out.
disasterology.substack.com/p/disasterol... #EM
disasterology.substack.com/p/disasterol... #EM
Disasterology: September 2025
This newsletter is a compilation of recent disaster ~things~ that I think are cool, important, or otherwise of interest to people who are intrigued with disaster (broadly defined).
disasterology.substack.com
September 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
@samlmontano.bsky.social’s #Disasterology newsletter is must read! We have a duty as #EmergencyManagers to protect EVERYONE in the communities we serve. When members of our profession harm our communities, as with #AligatorAlcatraz, we must speak out.
disasterology.substack.com/p/disasterol... #EM
disasterology.substack.com/p/disasterol... #EM
I urge #EmergencyManagers & those in allied fields with info as to why #FEMA is a critical part of #US #disaster #preparedness, #mitigation, & #recovery, as well as #response to share comments with the #FEMAReviewCouncil as requested. www.federalregister.gov/d/2025-05057... On2025-03-26 #EM #greysky
March 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I urge #EmergencyManagers & those in allied fields with info as to why #FEMA is a critical part of #US #disaster #preparedness, #mitigation, & #recovery, as well as #response to share comments with the #FEMAReviewCouncil as requested. www.federalregister.gov/d/2025-05057... On2025-03-26 #EM #greysky
Understand that #EmergencyManagers coordinate information & resources for field responders during #emergencies / #disasters; & help communities prepare for, mitigate, recover from, & prevent disasters when possible.
Think before demanding that your #EMs color outside those lines.
Think before demanding that your #EMs color outside those lines.
February 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Understand that #EmergencyManagers coordinate information & resources for field responders during #emergencies / #disasters; & help communities prepare for, mitigate, recover from, & prevent disasters when possible.
Think before demanding that your #EMs color outside those lines.
Think before demanding that your #EMs color outside those lines.
#NC #Democratic
Reps #DeborahRoss, #AlmaAdams, #ValerieFoushee, & #DonDavis have asked #KristiNoem how #DHS will fulfill #FEMA core functions if #Trump eliminates FEMA. They also ask if DHS has consulted with #EmergencyManagers or state & local officials. www.purdueexponent.org/news/nationa...
#EM
Reps #DeborahRoss, #AlmaAdams, #ValerieFoushee, & #DonDavis have asked #KristiNoem how #DHS will fulfill #FEMA core functions if #Trump eliminates FEMA. They also ask if DHS has consulted with #EmergencyManagers or state & local officials. www.purdueexponent.org/news/nationa...
#EM
FEMA: Democrats question Homeland Security secretary
(The Center Square) – Four Democrats from North Carolina want answers from the Homeland Security secretary about President Donald Trump’s consideration to eliminate FEMA.
www.purdueexponent.org
April 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
#NC #Democratic
Reps #DeborahRoss, #AlmaAdams, #ValerieFoushee, & #DonDavis have asked #KristiNoem how #DHS will fulfill #FEMA core functions if #Trump eliminates FEMA. They also ask if DHS has consulted with #EmergencyManagers or state & local officials. www.purdueexponent.org/news/nationa...
#EM
Reps #DeborahRoss, #AlmaAdams, #ValerieFoushee, & #DonDavis have asked #KristiNoem how #DHS will fulfill #FEMA core functions if #Trump eliminates FEMA. They also ask if DHS has consulted with #EmergencyManagers or state & local officials. www.purdueexponent.org/news/nationa...
#EM
@samlmontano.bsky.social‘s #Disasterology is #MustRead. I did have to pause at the #DOGE section for a pick-me-up. We’ve entered #TheTwilightZone.
But we can’t give up or stop doing our jobs as #EmergencyManagers.
#LIP works for #MAGA -caused disasters too.
substack.com/app-link/pos...
But we can’t give up or stop doing our jobs as #EmergencyManagers.
#LIP works for #MAGA -caused disasters too.
substack.com/app-link/pos...
Diasterology: April 2025
This newsletter is a compilation of recent disaster ~things~ that I think are cool, important, or otherwise of interest to people who are intrigued with disaster (broadly defined).
substack.com
May 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
@samlmontano.bsky.social‘s #Disasterology is #MustRead. I did have to pause at the #DOGE section for a pick-me-up. We’ve entered #TheTwilightZone.
But we can’t give up or stop doing our jobs as #EmergencyManagers.
#LIP works for #MAGA -caused disasters too.
substack.com/app-link/pos...
But we can’t give up or stop doing our jobs as #EmergencyManagers.
#LIP works for #MAGA -caused disasters too.
substack.com/app-link/pos...
One reason some “dunk on” the article is that they are #EmergencyManagers who worry about the impact of a #FEMA Office of Response & Recovery Administrator who thinks God teleports him to #WaffleHouses & ditches beside churches.
#Trump admin hiring choices have life-or-death consequences.
#EM
#Trump admin hiring choices have life-or-death consequences.
#EM
April 3, 2026 at 10:19 PM
One reason some “dunk on” the article is that they are #EmergencyManagers who worry about the impact of a #FEMA Office of Response & Recovery Administrator who thinks God teleports him to #WaffleHouses & ditches beside churches.
#Trump admin hiring choices have life-or-death consequences.
#EM
#Trump admin hiring choices have life-or-death consequences.
#EM
Great summary of why so many #EmergencyManagers are extremely worried about our ability as a nation to help localities, states, tribes, and territories impacted by #disasters in the months to come.
blog.ucs.org/shana-udvard...
#EM #greysky #FEMA
blog.ucs.org/shana-udvard...
#EM #greysky #FEMA
Trump’s 6 Worst Attacks on FEMA in the First 100 Days
Trump has stretched FEMA thin and axed crucial programs as we head into hurricane season.
blog.ucs.org
May 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Great summary of why so many #EmergencyManagers are extremely worried about our ability as a nation to help localities, states, tribes, and territories impacted by #disasters in the months to come.
blog.ucs.org/shana-udvard...
#EM #greysky #FEMA
blog.ucs.org/shana-udvard...
#EM #greysky #FEMA
A new report helping #emergencymanagers has been released by DRI scientists Christine Albano, Maureen McCarthy, and Michael Dettinger in partnership with
USGS. This comprehensive guidance leverages data & tools to prepare communities for #extremeweather. bit.ly/driemergency... #DiscoverDRI
USGS. This comprehensive guidance leverages data & tools to prepare communities for #extremeweather. bit.ly/driemergency... #DiscoverDRI
DRI Scientists Create Guidance to Help Emergency Managers Prepare for Weather Hazards of the Future
DRI scientists partnered with the U.S. Geological Survey to produce a guidance document for incorporating publicly available data on historical and projected extreme weather events to aid with emergen...
bit.ly
September 6, 2024 at 6:36 PM
A new report helping #emergencymanagers has been released by DRI scientists Christine Albano, Maureen McCarthy, and Michael Dettinger in partnership with
USGS. This comprehensive guidance leverages data & tools to prepare communities for #extremeweather. bit.ly/driemergency... #DiscoverDRI
USGS. This comprehensive guidance leverages data & tools to prepare communities for #extremeweather. bit.ly/driemergency... #DiscoverDRI
#EmergencyManagers in #SanFrancisco & #SantaClara Counties must plan for the worst & assume #ICE plans “enforcement” actions in connection with #SBLX.
www.kqed.org/news/1207170...
#EM #SuperBowl #CA
www.kqed.org/news/1207170...
#EM #SuperBowl #CA
ICE at the Super Bowl: What We Know Right Now | KQED
As Santa Clara prepares to host Super Bowl LX, anxieties about possible ICE presence in the Bay Area have grown. What do we actually know?
www.kqed.org
January 30, 2026 at 7:42 PM
#EmergencyManagers in #SanFrancisco & #SantaClara Counties must plan for the worst & assume #ICE plans “enforcement” actions in connection with #SBLX.
www.kqed.org/news/1207170...
#EM #SuperBowl #CA
www.kqed.org/news/1207170...
#EM #SuperBowl #CA
- Cancelled #FEMA onsite training for #EmergencyManagers & #Firefighters for months.
- Refused to timely pay contract staff who teach #FEMA classes.
- Gutted experienced staff at FEMA ally agencies #NOAA & #NWS, causing weather offices to lack 24/7 staff g & endangering the public.
#EM #greysky
- Refused to timely pay contract staff who teach #FEMA classes.
- Gutted experienced staff at FEMA ally agencies #NOAA & #NWS, causing weather offices to lack 24/7 staff g & endangering the public.
#EM #greysky
July 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
- Cancelled #FEMA onsite training for #EmergencyManagers & #Firefighters for months.
- Refused to timely pay contract staff who teach #FEMA classes.
- Gutted experienced staff at FEMA ally agencies #NOAA & #NWS, causing weather offices to lack 24/7 staff g & endangering the public.
#EM #greysky
- Refused to timely pay contract staff who teach #FEMA classes.
- Gutted experienced staff at FEMA ally agencies #NOAA & #NWS, causing weather offices to lack 24/7 staff g & endangering the public.
#EM #greysky
The #NWS #WarningCoordinationMeteoroligist role is a critical liaison to #EmergencyManagers in the area served by the office. They communicate with local emergency services to help them plan for floods & other #Wx events.
#EM #greysky
#EM #greysky
July 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The #NWS #WarningCoordinationMeteoroligist role is a critical liaison to #EmergencyManagers in the area served by the office. They communicate with local emergency services to help them plan for floods & other #Wx events.
#EM #greysky
#EM #greysky
Now what? We must:
- Continue to speak out about what #EmergencyManagers do @ the state, local, tribal, & territorial level, & why federal support is so critical to saving lives.
- Help our jurisdictions/ organizations develop alternative funding for mitigation, preparedness, response, & recovery.
- Continue to speak out about what #EmergencyManagers do @ the state, local, tribal, & territorial level, & why federal support is so critical to saving lives.
- Help our jurisdictions/ organizations develop alternative funding for mitigation, preparedness, response, & recovery.
April 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Now what? We must:
- Continue to speak out about what #EmergencyManagers do @ the state, local, tribal, & territorial level, & why federal support is so critical to saving lives.
- Help our jurisdictions/ organizations develop alternative funding for mitigation, preparedness, response, & recovery.
- Continue to speak out about what #EmergencyManagers do @ the state, local, tribal, & territorial level, & why federal support is so critical to saving lives.
- Help our jurisdictions/ organizations develop alternative funding for mitigation, preparedness, response, & recovery.
Instead of helping government leaders at all levels understand what we do and why it’s important, they have taken #FEMA money and protected their turf. This decades-long failure to actually advocate for #EmergencyManagers and the people we serve has now come home to roost.
#EM #greysky
#EM #greysky
April 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Instead of helping government leaders at all levels understand what we do and why it’s important, they have taken #FEMA money and protected their turf. This decades-long failure to actually advocate for #EmergencyManagers and the people we serve has now come home to roost.
#EM #greysky
#EM #greysky
The #Trump admin has made it clear it does not want or value such feedback. This is underscored by who was NOT named to the council: reputable, experienced local, state, tribal, & territorial #EmergencyManagers, whose jurisdictions will be most impacted by the changes Trump envisions.
#EM #greysky
#EM #greysky
April 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The #Trump admin has made it clear it does not want or value such feedback. This is underscored by who was NOT named to the council: reputable, experienced local, state, tribal, & territorial #EmergencyManagers, whose jurisdictions will be most impacted by the changes Trump envisions.
#EM #greysky
#EM #greysky
Also hearing devastating news from friends who are local #EmergencyManagers, particularly in #SanctuaryCities.
I hope some lawsuits are about to happen.
I hope some lawsuits are about to happen.
April 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Also hearing devastating news from friends who are local #EmergencyManagers, particularly in #SanctuaryCities.
I hope some lawsuits are about to happen.
I hope some lawsuits are about to happen.
Losing #EMI, the #CenterForDisasterPreparedness or #CDP, or any of #FEMA’s other #emergencymanagement training facilities would be devastating to #emergencymanagers across the US, to the #emergencymanagement profession, & most importantly, to communities and states around the nation.
#EM #greysky
#EM #greysky
March 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Losing #EMI, the #CenterForDisasterPreparedness or #CDP, or any of #FEMA’s other #emergencymanagement training facilities would be devastating to #emergencymanagers across the US, to the #emergencymanagement profession, & most importantly, to communities and states around the nation.
#EM #greysky
#EM #greysky