SECM

ASPA’s Section on Emergency and Crisis Management seeks to improve the quality of emergency management in the public sector. @ASPANational

[SECM @SECMatASPA]

Please join us for our first SECM webinar on Redefining Disaster Response:
Strengthening Local and Regional Emergency Management Systems on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 1pm to 2pm (EST). Registration link below:
https://t.co/lmFrSdOCGr

[SECM @SECMatASPA]

Be sure to shop current ASPA Section on Emergency and Crisis Management swag at our Cafe Press store, which can be found at: https://t.co/wl74GeIQGC. We will be working to add more to the collection.

[SECM @SECMatASPA]

Caleb Cage is conducting research around state-level responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and is seeking to interview people who were involved in state responses in Colorado and North Dakota. He would be grateful for any suggestions.
Linkedin: https://t.co/0bpa0dRGZj
X: @CalebCage1

[FEMA @fema]

Prepare for possible power outages this week due to various severe weather threats across the country. Be sure to:

• Get real-time weather updates with the FEMA App: https://t.co/bCOlw2Mh7B
• Keep phones and batteries charged.
• Use generators outdoors, away from windows.

[FEMA @fema]

If a winter storm is affecting your area, make sure you are prepared for potential power outages. Have your emergency supplies ready with a flashlight, blankets, & food. Keep your phones charged and have multiple ways of receiving alerts. Being #WinterReady means being informed!

[FEMA @fema]

It’s normal to feel anxiety after a disaster. Trained crisis counselors from @distressline here to help and can provide support 24/7 in English, Spanish, or American Sign Language (videophone available).

📱Call or text 1-800-985-5990

💻Visit https://t.co/x5rdaSdUHz

[SECM @SECMatASPA]

NASPAA will be holding its first regional conference since 2019 (pre-pandemic) at KAPSARC in Riyadh (KSA) in late May. It is a great opportunity to meet colleagues from around the world. The abstract deadline is February 28th, 2005. For the details, see: https://t.co/mKAErAojNd

[SECM @SECMatASPA]

Join us for our next webinar: State of Mitigation: Nationwide through the lense of different groups. Registration required: https://t.co/64XJHbxBBY

[Rebecca Entress @RebeccaEntress]

In the wake of increasing natural disasters, reducing burdens for those evacuating to special needs shelters is crucial. Our latest article offers recommendations to ease administrative burdens. Thanks to @RatnaDough and @DrEcoclaire for all of their hard work on this article!

[FEMA @fema]

Colder temps & possible snowstorms are forecast in many states this week. The FEMA app will ensure you're ready with safety tips & real-time alerts. Download it today to stay safe this winter: https://t.co/bCOlw2Mh7B

More #WinterReady tips via @readygov: https://t.co/J9WSiXDV7G

[ASPA National @ASPANational]

#ThisWeek is out with alerts, #ASPA2025 reminders, program updates, #Jobs and more! Check out your copy in your inbox and get involved with ASPA #ThisWeek! https://t.co/v7ZMnzuViW

[FEMA @fema]

Disaster assistance funds are still available for #Helene & #Milton survivors! Apply today if you haven't done so already via:

- Online: https://t.co/mSsI4eEQev
- FEMA APP: https://t.co/bCOlw2Mh7B
- Call: 800-621-3362
- Visit a Disaster Recovery Center: https://t.co/7oIdnvrzRx

[SECM @SECMatASPA]

SUBMISSION CALL: The William Petak Best Paper Award is now open and accepting submissions. Both SECM members and non-members are welcome to apply. Application deadline: 2/15/25. See flyer for more information.

[SECM @SECMatASPA]

The University of Utah is excited to invite applications for the division’s next Chair and faculty member, to be hired at the rank of Full Professor. See job ad here: https://t.co/dLuejgCkKJ

[U.S. Fire (USFA) @usfire]

Who helped the baby pumpkin cross the road? The crossing gourd. 😂
Help to keep all the pumpkins in your life safe this #Halloween !

[FEMA @fema]

.@FEMA_deanne was in SC this week to check on recovery efforts, survey damages, & meet with survivors at a local Disaster Recovery Center. We have 60 centers open across states affected by #Helene & #Milton & approved $1B+ disaster assistance funds.

➡️ https://t.co/lYBbizVB19

[FEMA Region 4 @femaregion4]

#NorthCarolina: Have you read your letter from @FEMA?

If you applied for #Helene assistance, you will receive a letter from us within 10 days.

Read your letter carefully—we may need more information to approve your application.

Info: https://t.co/jGwdaAv6za

[ASPA National @ASPANational]

Our annual #FoundersFellows program is accepting applications! If you're a rising star in public admin and want some career-boosting resources, check out the details and apply by Nov. 11!
More info: https://t.co/lFg5pYCxEV

[FEMA @fema]

If you're a homeowner applying for disaster assistance, you must provide documentation that proves your ownership of the damaged primary residence.

If you need guidance on how to provide proof of ownership & occupancy, you have options: https://t.co/lyGsS4xId1

#Helene
#Milton

[Dr. Ratna B. Dougherty II @RatnaDough]

Super excited to share that our work looking at the administrative burdens faced by special needs pop. at shelters during Hurricane Irma was accepted by American Review of Public Administration! @RebeccaEntress @DrEcoclaire Stay tuned for the article link once published @usf_spa