Recognizing Emergency Management Professionals

August is National Emergency Management Month, and Millersville University recognizes the dedicated professionals who work every day to help communities, businesses, schools, healthcare organizations and government agencies prepare for emergencies and disasters.

"Emergency managers are the professionals who help communities and organizations prepare for the unexpected long before disaster strikes," said Josh Morton, MPA, CEM, SCCEM, president of the International Association of Emergency Managers' USA Council. "National Emergency Management Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize their contributions and increase understanding of the vital work they perform every day."

Emergency managers coordinate planning, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation across every sector of society. Their work helps reduce disaster impacts, strengthen resilience and ensure essential services continue during emergencies.

Millersville University's Department of Environment, Geosciences and Emergency Management offers the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management and Master of Science in Emergency Management degrees as well as certificate programs. Program faculty members are experienced emergency management professionals who bring real-world experience to the classroom.

"Emergency management is about building relationships and thinking about the worst before disasters occur," said Duane Hagelgans, director of the University's emergency management programs. "Millersville students understand those relationships and are well-prepared to operate in complex disaster environments."

To learn more about National Emergency Management Awareness Month, visit www.iaem.org/KnowYourEM.