IAEM R9 Newsletter - June 2026

📣 The June Edition of the IAEM Region 9 Newsletter is Here!

As we prepare for National Emergency Management Awareness Month this August, there is no shortage of opportunities to learn, connect, and strengthen our profession across Region 9.

In this issue you’ll find:

✅ Final reminders to register for the IAEM Region 9 Symposium in Honolulu (August 11-12) before early-bird pricing ends
✅ Information on optional pre- and post-symposium training opportunities
✅ Highlights from the upcoming IAEM Annual Conference in Long Beach
✅ Recognition of our newest AEM and CEM certification recipients across Region 9
✅ Updates on IAEM Region 9 elections and awards
✅ A recap of key lessons from the latest IAEM Bulletin, including community resilience, partnerships, and recovery best practices
✅ Ways to strengthen your professional network through IAEMconnect and Region 9 engagement opportunities

August serves as a reminder of the vital role emergency management professionals play in building safer, more prepared, and more resilient communities. National Emergency Management Awareness Month is an opportunity to celebrate the work being done every day across Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific.

Mahalo to all of our members, volunteers, and partners who continue to support the emergency management profession throughout Region 9.

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Mahalo,
Jon Shear, CEM
President, IAEM Region 9