Elizabeth

Former FEMA Associate Administrator, Response & Recovery. Passion for helping people & communities.

[IEM News @IEMNews]

“That some achieve great success is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.” — Abraham Lincoln

#TeamIEM is committed to sharing our expertise in disaster & crisis management to help others protect communities in the face of the unexpected.

#LincolnsBirthday

[IEM News @IEMNews]

🎬 And that’s a wrap! Another successful FEPA Annual Meeting in the books!

🎤 IEMers moderated/presented in 2 workshops
👩‍🏫 IEMers presented 2 training courses
🥳 IEMer, Carla Juarez, received her FPEM
🤝🏼 IEMer, Michele Jones, completed a successful tenure as FEPA President

[IEM News @IEMNews]

Today is #IEMs 38th anniversary! ⛑🎂 Thank you to everyone who has helped us on our mission to build a safe, secure & resilient world. We’re excited to keep working to save lives and create #resilientcommunities. 🎉

[Global Crisis Management Report @globalcmrpt]

@Cal_OES director retires after decades of responding to disasters https://t.co/4tmWQqowd5 @EMCESA @NEMA_web

California emergency agency gets first woman director. What Gov. Newsom says about pick https://t.co/mUCHzCLKcW @iaemr9 @AEMO_EM @BethAZimmerman @maryanntierney

[NEMA @NEMA_web]

Congratulations to Madhu Beriwal for being appointed by President Joe Biden to be a member of the President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council!👏 As NEMA’s longest serving private sector member, we are honored to be able to work with you! #NEMAReadyNation @IEMNews

[IEM News @IEMNews]

To encourage the adoption of #buildingcodes, @fema released “Building Codes Adoption Playbook” for officials interested in increasing #communityresilience & reducing loss from #naturalhazards by adopting the latest #buildingcodes.
🔎Check it out ▶ https://t.co/hxqQMyuEXF

[IEM News @IEMNews]

🎉 IEM was named one of the “2022 #GreatEmployers to Work for in #NorthCarolina.” We are honored to be ranked #6 in the “Large” business category & are proud to be on the @bestcompaniesgroup list for 3 yrs in a row.
#Thankyou #TeamIEM for making IEM a great place to work in #NC!

[TODAY @TODAYshow]

Meet Deanne Criswell and Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, two history-making trailblazers working to keep the U.S. safe at its highest levels.

[Elizabeth @BethAZimmerman]

Welcome to #TeamIEM

[IEM News @IEMNews]

Join us in welcoming Chris Smith to #TeamIEM as Director of Individual Assistance & Disaster Housing. In this position, he will lead IEM’s strategic disaster response and recovery Individual Assistance and housing deliveries.
Read the announcement ➡ https://t.co/RU3hy4A8jI

[IEM News @IEMNews]

Dave Andrews, IEM Director of International Homeland Security, had the pleasure of participating in the panel "Public-Private Partnerships-Why they Work" at @CSAC_Counties Executive Committee Leadership Forum earlier today. Thank you #CSAC & those in attendance for a great event.

[Tom Frank @ByTomFrank]

"When you have communities that have been devastated by these #disasters and they're trying to make their cost share - that's the biggest hurdle," @BethAZimmerman says of billions of dollars of unspent disaster mitigation funds. https://t.co/Kjw6zVHnvF

[Elizabeth @BethAZimmerman]

@lexy_catherine9 You go girl!!!

[Elizabeth @BethAZimmerman]

@NYCEMCommish @nycemergencymgt Your nomination is very exciting and deserving of your great passion and leadership for helping others. Congrats!

[Daniela Perlein @danielaperlein]

Join an online discussion on Wednesday, Dec. 16 with me & my fellow panelists as we discuss the critical role of #communications in our #nationalsecurity strategy. #resiliencedivide https://t.co/4gDG6SgwNB

[Kelly McKinney @kellymnyc]

The National Disaster Safety Board would be modeled after the National Transportation Safety Board

Its purpose would not be to assign blame but to assess the effectiveness of the nation’s disaster response and turn the lessons learned into action https://t.co/Owxfy2eSVb

[IEM News @IEMNews]

#Hanna is the first #hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic season and is expected to make landfall in southern Texas, while Tropical Storm #Gonzalo weakens as it moves through the Caribbean Sea.
Remember to follow guidance from your local officials, and take #preparedness actions.

[Elizabeth @BethAZimmerman]

Understand and maximize your federal funding resources.

[IEM News @IEMNews]

Hot off the press! Beth Zimmerman, IEM Senior Executive Advisor & Ed Johnson, IEM Senior Advisor for Homeland Security and Emergency Management, offer their insight on FEMA’s recently published guidance, “Coordinating Public Assistance and Other Sources of Federal Funding.”

[IEM News @IEMNews]

#4thofJuly weekend is almost here! Remember to follow health precautions to protect yourself and others while celebrating #IndependenceDay. #July4th
-Socially distance 6 ft. apart
-Avoid large crowds
-Wear a face covering
-Wash hands frequently
-Handle #fireworks with care

[IEM News @IEMNews]

Join the Bahamian American Association of the Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic Region this Sunday at 5 pm EDT for a discussion on efforts to #prepare for and #mitigate the effects of #naturaldisasters. IEM VP of #EmergencyManagement & #HomelandSecurity, Bryan Koon, will be a panelist

[Global Crisis Management Report @globalcmrpt]

RT @HUDgov CDBG-DR Key Concepts Webinar, June 8 https://t.co/NUV6eGfQ3T @APA_Planning @usmayors @ICMA @NACoTweets @iaem @NEMA_web @NEMA_DC @IAEMRegion1 @IAEMRegion5 @Neptanow @simamerick @UCF_EMSA @Leaders_Link @BethAZimmerman @SCDRP_resilient