08/04/2026
Join us in recognizing National Emergency Management Awareness Month.
When people think about disasters, they often think about the response, but that’s not where it starts. Emergency management starts long before an emergency happens and continues long after it ends. Emergency managers identify risks, build partnerships, develop plans, coordinate training, and help communities and organizations recover and rebuild. National Emergency Management Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize the work that often happens behind the scenes and the professionals who make it possible.
The work of emergency management touches nearly every aspect of our daily lives, often in ways we never see. Emergency managers help protect critical infrastructure, support continuity of operations, coordinate resources during crises, and guide recovery efforts after disasters. Their work strengthens the people, organizations, and systems we rely on every day.