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FEMA Related Content

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ICYMI -- FEMA Administrator Talks Importance of Emergency Managers in Fight Against Climate Change at International Association of Emergency Managers Conference

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell addressed the nation’s emergency managers today at the 2021 International Association of Emergency Managers conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. This was her first appearance as the FEMA Administrator at the event since she joined the agency in April of 2021.

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FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell's Remarks to the 2021 IAEM Conference

Thank you, it’s great to be here. 

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ICYMI -- FEMA Administrator Addresses 2021 NEMA Annual Forum and Highlights the Evolving Role of Emergency Managers, Expanding Risks

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell addressed the nation’s emergency managers today at the 2021 National Emergency Management Association’s Annual Forum in Cleveland. This was her first appearance as the FEMA Administrator at the event since she joined the agency in April of this year.

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FEMA Corps Spotlight: Neildino Taisacan Jr.

At 19 years old, Neildino Tausanovitch, or Neil as his teammates call him, found himself over 7,525 miles from home. Traveling from the island of Saipan to the continental U.S., Neil was going to spend a year in service with the FEMA Corps program.

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PrepTalks: Aaron Titus "Let the Community Lead Rethinking Command and Control Systems"

Aaron Titus challenges emergency managers to acknowledge the limitations of command and control systems and to rethink how we interact with the community.

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PrepTalks: David Kaufman "Our Changing World: The Challenge for Emergency Managers

David Kaufman explains the pathways of success for emergency managers as our society continues to change and grow.

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PrepTalks: Brian Fennessy "Building a Mission-Driven Culture"

Chief Brian Fennessy discusses his path to leadership and why a mission-driven culture is critical to organizational success.

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PrepTalks: James Gore "Forging Resilient Community Through Imperfect Relentless Progress"

James Gore focuses on lessons in leadership and collaboration from the 2017 Tubbs Fire response and recovery and highlights the value of whole community participation.

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PrepTalks: Dr. Macal "Using Complex Adaptive Systems Thinking"

Dr. Charles “Chick” Macal explains the elements of complex adaptive systems, the tools used to analyze systems, and how systems thinking can improve emergency management.

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PrepTalks: Dr. Sheri Fink "Healthcare Emergency Preparedness and Response"

Dr. Sheri Fink shares case studies that demonstrate the complexities of prioritizing limited resources and the importance of ensuring systems can support operational decisions.

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