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2018-2019 EMAT Awards ProgramThe Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT) Awards Committee has opened nominations for the 2018-2019 Awards Program! Act fast! The deadline to submit an award nomination is Friday, February 1, 2019! For more information, click HERE. Upcoming events
| Early Bird Deadline is February 1, 2019. REGISTER NOW! EMAT Leadership Symposium, February 17-20, 2019, Embassy Suites Hotel, San Marcos, Texas.Check the speakers, topics and schedule HERE. Click Here to Register
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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. |
President's Message January 2019 Kevin Starbuck, CEM, TEM, CPM - President
As President of EMAT, I was recently invited to serve on the Texas Senior Advisory Committee (TXSAC), put together by the Office of the Governor, Homeland... | TEM Certification applications are available now.Contact the TEM Committee for questions by emailing ematinfotx@gmail.com. Get started today by downloading the following documents: |
As we return from celebrating the holidays with family and friends, it is important to recognize that our work never ends. Our brothers and sisters in emergency management and public safety will be standing watch during this holiday season, ensuring that impacts of Mother Nature and Murphy’s Law are minimized. I am grateful for everyone that serves our communities and keeps us safe… Thank You!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. |