Welcome to the Colorado Emergency Management Association
 
CEMA is a professional association representing the emergency management community in Colorado. CEMA's role is to provide representation on many state-wide committees, working groups and emergency management program teams. Furthermore, CEMA serves as an advisory organization to governance bodies on emergency management issues. CEMA's other roles include managing the state certification programs, legislative monitoring, awards /recognition program and membership services.

UPDATED SAVE THE DATE-
Navigating Transportation Disruptions in Colorado
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1300-1430, VIA MS TEAMS
Email secretary@cemacolorado.com for the Teams login information!

CEMA is pleased to (re)announce the launch of its quarterly Speaker Series. A recurring finding in the last member survey was the need to expand upon training and networking opportunities for our members throughout the year and not just during the annual EM Conference. The speaker series will seek thought leaders on a range of topics, such as contemporary issues in emergency management, lessons learned, emerging issues, policy, preparedness, among others. As always, your feedback is important.

This joint presentation by both the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office and Gunnison County Emergency Management highlights the  significant nature of recent transportation incidents in Colorado, and the steps each agency took to effectively address the many challenges they faced during response and recovery. As beacons of continuous improvement, it is vital that we share our experiences with one another with the aim of furthering our profession.

A heart felt thank you to each of our presenters!
Guest Presenters:
Joshua Johnson, CO-CEM, Pueblo County EM Coordinator
Scott Morrill, CO-CEM, Gunnison County, Emergency Manager
Lisa Bickford, Gunnison County, Deputy Emergency Manager

SAVE THE DATE!
2025 Colorado Emergency Management Conference

February 11-13, 2025

Embassy Suites and Conference Center, Loveland, CO.

Registration Opening Soon!

The Colorado Emergency Management Conference is the premier annual gathering of emergency management professionals across various sectors, including government, healthcare, industry, and the private sector.
This year, the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) and the Colorado Emergency Management Association (CEMA) have partnered with a diverse coalition of public works, public health, hospitals, schools, universities, fire and law enforcement, local and county governments, EMS, community and volunteer organizations, and private citizens to present a comprehensive agenda.

Join us as we work together to enhance the integration of preparedness and response efforts across Colorado. The conference is designed to foster collaboration, share best practices, and strengthen the partnerships essential for effective emergency management. With a robust agenda featuring expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and cross-sector discussions, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical tools to support your efforts at both the community and state levels. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a concerned citizen, this is your chance to contribute to building a safer, more resilient Colorado.

This year’s focus areas include: - Innovative Practices & Technologies - Leadership & Professional Development - Emerging Threats, Hazards, and Risk Mitigation - Building Resilience Through Community Engagement - When Disaster Strikes: Lessons Learned - And more!

For questions, please email us at coemconference@cemacolorado.com

Calling All Speakers!

The Call for Speakers is now open for the 2025 Colorado Emergency Management (COEM) Conference set to be held from February 11th to February 13th, 2025, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel Conference Center in Loveland, CO.

Presentations will be accepted until 5pm MST on September 30th, 2024.
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Please contact EMConference.CO@gmail.com with any speaker related questions.
Please email Coemconference@cemacolorado.com with other conference questions

Garrey Martinez & Rachel Cruz
COEM Conference Speaker Co-Chairs