MACEM prepares the Nation through training, education, and professional services.  As a FEMA training partner, staff are showcasing MACEM courseware at the annual National State Administrative Agency (NSAA) Training Symposium at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, AL.  MACEM has been a FEMA training partner since 1999, serving over 200,000 students in 50 states.

The most recent FEMA certified course in Maturing Public-Private Partnerships features a two-day workshop to bring officials together to increase collaboration, coordination, and communication between the public and private sectors.  MACEM is building strong teams nationwide based upon trust to expand situational awareness and strengthen local capabilities.  Contact Ed Kaplan at 301.624.2687 to discuss a workshop in your area.

A museum-style display case inside a building features a large blue wall with the text "Center for Domestic Preparedness" and a U.S. Department of Homeland Security seal above the "FEMA" acronym. White rectangular signs spread across the background display the words "Prevent," "Protect," "Respond," and "Recover." Various informational plaques, framed photographs, historical artifacts, and a white hard hat are arranged on stands along the counter inside the glass enclosure.

A white exterior wall features the official circular seal of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on the left, next to the acronym "FEMA" in large, dark blue, three-dimensional block letters that cast soft shadows.