2019 Brings Below Average Temperatures for a Large Part of the U.S.

MACEM is checking the updated weather predictions for January-March 2019.  It looks like it's going to be a cold one from the South to the mid-Atlantic.  Be prepared!  Visit here for more details: https://weather.com/forecast/national/news/2018-12-20-january-february-march-2019-us-temperature-outlook-the-weather MACEM appreciates first responders and others who work outside and offer 6 tips for working safe in cold weather: https://safetylineloneworker.com/blog/cold-weather-safety-tips/  

Volunteering and EM

According to the Corporation for National Community Service, volunteering by United States residents is at an all-time high. Thirty percent of adults are supporting their communities by donating their time and energy to causes important to them. Americans, whether or not they volunteer, donated over 400 Billion dollars to charities in 2018. (Giving USA). Knowing … Continue reading Volunteering and EM

American Preparedness Security Initiative Part IV: APSI Tactical Plan

Vision: Comprehensively resilient and prepared American communities to ensure the safety, security, quality, and future of national life. Goal: Inspire a culture change where preparedness is the social norm. Objectives: Leverage community colleges to spearhead and sustain a community-based national culture of continuous innovation and resilience-based preparedness. Create community-based preparedness and resilience coalitions. Educate community … Continue reading American Preparedness Security Initiative Part IV: APSI Tactical Plan

American Preparedness Security Initiative Part III: The MACEM and APSI Solution Set

The MACEM APSI program offers solutions! Educate and Empower Communities — enable them to act in their best interests, and ultimately, in the best interests of all. APSI members will craft community-focused, resilience-based education, training, and certification curricula to meet the preparedness requirements of both individuals and communities they can serve. Continuously Question the Status … Continue reading American Preparedness Security Initiative Part III: The MACEM and APSI Solution Set

American Preparedness Security Initiative Part II: Why Engage Community Colleges?

To further national critical infrastructure and preparedness policies, programs, and goals, APSI will issue a bold call to action to community colleges nationwide. It will bring to bear untapped awareness, education, and certification capabilities to develop a new and objectively measurable culture of national preparedness. Serving as a national academic leader, I know first-hand the … Continue reading American Preparedness Security Initiative Part II: Why Engage Community Colleges?