AZEM Articles
We are a community of professionals, including first responders, safety officials, and business leaders, dedicated to ensuring comprehensive emergency practices can be utilized to keep our communities and citizens safe.
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SMRs: What Emergency Managers Need to Know
Learn what Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) mean for emergency management, including impacts to planning, response and emergency planning zones. Read More
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Arizona Just Experienced Their Hottest Winter On Record
Arizona experienced its hottest winter on record (2025–2026). Learn what caused the extreme temperatures and how it may impact drought,… Read More
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AzEM Mentorship Program: Breaking the Barrier to Entry in Emergency Management
Breaking into emergency management is hard without experience. Learn how the AZEM Mentorship Program helps aspiring EM professionals gain real-world… Read More
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Understanding Lobbying, Advocacy, and Education for Emergency Management Professionals
Learn the differences between lobbying, advocacy, and education so emergency management professionals can confidently engage officials, share their stories, and… Read More
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Elevate Your Career with the New AzEM Certification Program
Advance your career with the Arizona Emergency Management Certification Program. Earn recognized credentials for emergency management excellence. Read More
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Hawaii Tsunami Evacuation: A Tourist’s Story
While on vacation in Oahu, a tourist faced a tsunami warning that highlighted the chaos of evacuation. Many beachgoers remained… Read More
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A New Direction for FEMA: What We Can Gather About Where Emergency Management is Headed from the Inaugural FEMA Review Council Meeting
An overview of FEMA’s evolving direction and priorities following its inaugural Review Council Meeting on May 20, 2025. Read More
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Why Arizona College Students Should Join the Arizona Association of Emergency Managers (AzEM)
Arizona college students studying emergency management can join AzEM for mentorship, networking, and real-world experience. Read More
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Why Sponsor the Arizona Association of Emergency Managers?
Become an AzEM sponsor and connect with Arizona’s emergency management professionals by showcasing your brand and building key partnerships. Read More
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Arizona Association of Emergency Managers: Arizona’s Resiliency
Join the Arizona Association of Emergency Managers to connect, learn, sponsor, and grow your impact with all things emergency management. Read More
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