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We’re excited to announce the launch of the upgraded EMAP Applicant Guide to Accreditation. The October 2025 edition features a modernized layout, clearer navigation, and expanded guidance to help Programs better understand EMAP Standards and streamline the assessment process. Content has been reorganized for easier reference, supported by new explanatory narratives and formatting optimized for both […]

October 12, 2025 – EMAP Commission Chair Angee Morgan has been named the 2025 recipient of the Lacy E. Suiter Distinguished Service Award by the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA). This award is one of the highest honors in the emergency management profession. The Lacy E. Suiter Distinguished Service Award is presented annually to an

EMAP is pleased to announce the opening of the public comment period for the following draft Standards: Draft EMAP EMS 5-20XX Emergency Management Standard, Draft EMAP US&R 2-20XX Urban Search & Rescue Standard, and Draft EMAP US&R OPS 1-20XX Urban Search & Rescue Operational Standard. Over the past two years, the EMAP Emergency Management Standards Subcommittee

EMAP has released the 2024 EMAP Accreditation & Benefits Survey Report. The feedback received affirms that EMAP Accreditation is key to building a strong and resilient Program. Emergency managers from around the country have identified that accreditation is a powerful catalyst for standardization, operational efficiency, and support from leadership. The accreditation process helped Programs formalize

Ready or Not 2025: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterriorism, a report by Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), evaluates states’ preparedness for a variety of health emergencies based on 10 key indicators, including healthcare system readiness, public health funding, laboratory surge capacity, employee access to paid time off, and the statefy of

The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) is excited to announce that 13 Emergency Management Programs have earned accreditation. Congratulations to the following programs: Hilton Head Island, SC.; Idaho; San Diego County, CA.; Illinois; North Carolina; Flagler County, FL.; Tufts University; New Jersey; Rhode Island; Alabama; North Dakota; Pikes Peak Regional Program, CO.; and South Carolina.

Recent analysis of the SPR results exposed imperative ties of higher scores in the core capabilities for the EMAP Accredited States. An assessment of the SPR and EMAP Accreditation proves that accreditation has a positive impact on emergency management programs. With a ranking system from 1-5, where 5 is the highest, States that have earned EMAP accreditation are broadly