EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS
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FEMA 2018 – 2022 Strategic PlanOn March 15, 2018, FEMA released its 2018 – 2022 Strategic Plan, designed to create a shared vision for emergency management and create a path forward to unify and further professionalize emergency management across our nation. JOIN EMATBecome a member of The Emergency Management Association of Texas. Start building professional and interactive relationships today. | State of Texas Plan for Disaster Recovery: Hurricane HarveyThe State of Texas Plan for Disaster Recovery: Hurricane Harvey has been posted for public comment. The plan addresses the utilization of CDBG-DR (Community Block Development Grants) funds (this round is $5.024 billion). The Action Plan identifies the proposed activities for long-term recovery and restoration of housing, infrastructure, planning, and economic development in areas affected by the disaster. | News
2018 EMAT Symposium
The Annual Leadership Symposium was held on March 4-7, 2018 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in San Marcos, Texas. This year’s meeting was one of the largest ones yet with over 150 registrants, 32 speakers and 11 exhibitors. |
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President's Message March 2018 Kevin Starbuck, CEM, TEM, CPM - President
One of the best opportunities to network with emergency management professionals is coming up on March 4-7, 2018 at the EMAT Symposium in San Marcos... | Join EMAT on Facebook |
With the beginning of the New Year, emergency managers continue to face new challenges. Many of the communities along the Texas gulf coast continue to work through the long-term issues associated with recovery from Hurricane Harvey. As provided by Joseph Scanlon, “A disaster is not just a calamity but an opportunity, and a manager who is prepared can use it to alter the public agenda.” Recovery presents that opportunity to address resiliency in our communities to be better for the next disaster. As part of this, EMAT seeks to serve as a conduit for emergency management professionals to come together, sharing experiences and capturing the best practices used to improve our communities.EMAT Board of Directors SpotlightPatrice Reisen Hicks, CEM, TEM
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Patrice Reisen-Hicks began working for the University of Texas System as the Emergency Management Coordinator in January 2013. While working in this position, Patrice has built effective partnerships between the UT institutions, local jurisdictions, and state agencies in order to strengthen emergency management in the State of Texas. With Patrice’s leadership and guidance, UT institutions are active in preparing for and responding to disaster events.Stay informedIf you want to stay informed about our news, events, and articles, subscribe to our newsletter. |
About EMATThe Emergency Management Association of Texas is dedicated to the advancement of the field of emergency management both statewide and nationally. To that end, EMAT engages in an array of efforts to advance a statewide emergency management agenda and to promote the professional growth of the emergency management practitioner. |