Kentucky Emergency Management Association

Board Meeting Notice

The KEMA board of directors will convene for our scheduled quarterly meeting on February 17th @ 10:00 AM EST. Members, please check your email and sign in to the KEMA website to view the agenda. We look forward to seeing everyone.

The KEMA Board will convene on Wednesday, December 3rd @ 2:00 PM EST virtually to discuss personnel matters. This meeting is closed session, meaning it is only open to the elected board members.

KEMA had an incredible week at IAEM! Our cohort had the opportunity to learn, connect, and bring home new ideas that will strengthen emergency management across Kentucky. With 15 county EMA’s, the SEOC, KYEM Area 7, and one private industry represented this week, we were thrilled with the turnout of members!

Next, a huge congratulations to Jeana Craft on officially earning her Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credential. This outstanding achievement reflects her dedication and professionalism. We’re proud to have her representing Kentucky on the national stage!

Finally, congratulations to our KEMA Treasurer Drew Chandler, honored as the 2025 Emergency Manager of the Year! This award recognizes an emergency management practitioner for outstanding contributions to the field of emergency management.

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The IAEM Conference will return to Long Beach, California, in 2026. If you’d like to learn more about IAEM, the benefits of membership, or future conferences, you can visit their website at www.iaem.org.

Job Alert!

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Warren County Emergency Management is hiring a Deputy Director of Training and Operations! 🚨

This key role oversees our all-hazards emergency planning, coordinates with first responders, local agencies, and state/federal partners, and supports everything from training and exercises to on-scene incident management and public outreach. 📢

If you're passionate about building community resilience and ready for 24/7 availability, apply today at: https://www.warrencountyky.gov/jobs/em-deputy-director/