April 2026 – The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) is entering a new chapter that builds on our legacy of excellence and positions the program to meet the evolving needs of the emergency management community. As the national standard for assessing and accrediting emergency management programs, EMAP has long provided a rigorous, peer-reviewed process that […]
March 25, 2026 – The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) is thrilled to recognize the following emergency management programs that have achieved accreditation: City and County of Denver, Colorado, and Gwinnett County, Georgia. “We congratulate these Programs on achieving EMAP accreditation—an accomplishment that reflects not only their dedication to preparedness and coordination, but also their
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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
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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
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The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) is thrilled to recognize the following emergency management programs that have achieved accreditation: City of Baytown, Texas; Bexar County, Texas; State of Connecticut; City of Fairfax, Virginia; Miami-Dade County, Florida; Mobile County, Alabama; State of Montana; State of Ohio; and Sarasota County, Florida. “Congratulations to these Programs for achieving EMAP
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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
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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
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The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) is thrilled to recognize the following emergency management programs that have achieved accreditation: City of Austin, TX; Colorado; DC Water & Sewer Authority; Delaware; Greater Orlando Aviation Authority; Ramsey County, MN; Union County, OH; and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District-NWP. Read the full press release here.
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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
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We are excited to recognize the following emergency management programs have achieved accreditation by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP): Seminole County, FL; Missouri; Williamson County, TN; Houston, TX; New York; Tennessee; Chester County, PA; Florida International University; Orange County, CA; El Paso, TX; St. Petersburg, FL; U.S. Virgin Islands; and District of Columbia. The
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