AAEM Mission
It is the mission of the Alabama Association of Emergency Managers, an organization of like-minded individuals professionally engaged in the advancement of emergency management and its affiliated fields, to create resilient communities and enhance public safety; provide leadership, training, and certification to our members; and empower all in our profession to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from all types of disaster.
- For AlabamaCreate resilient communities and enhance public safety
- For our membersProvide leadership, training, and certification
- For the professionEmpower all to prepare for every type of disaster
What Does AAEM Do?
The Alabama Association of Emergency Managers is a non-profit organization of emergency management personnel established to:
Advocate
Advocate a strong emergency preparedness program.
Connect
Foster fraternal relations between emergency management personnel at all levels of government.
Coordinate
Enhance the alliance between local EMA offices and other agencies of state and local government that have emergency preparedness responsibilities, for the exchange of ideas and concerns.
Partner
Establish an effective liaison with businesses, industries, and educational institutions.
Raise standards
Promote professionalism among emergency management personnel by establishing performance standards and encouraging continuing education.
Legislate
Promote necessary legislation to enhance emergency preparedness at the local, state, and national levels.