The committee has the responsibility for developing and maintaining standard documents relating to preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters resulting from natural, human, or technological events. The purpose of the NFPA 1600 Standard is to provide the criteria to assess current programs or to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive programs that apply to public, non-profit, and private entities.Previous editions focused on the four aspects of mitigation… Show more The committee has the responsibility for developing and maintaining standard documents relating to preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters resulting from natural, human, or technological events. The purpose of the NFPA 1600 Standard is to provide the criteria to assess current programs or to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive programs that apply to public, non-profit, and private entities.Previous editions focused on the four aspects of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The 2007 edition expands the conceptual framework and identifies prevention as a distinct aspect of the program, in addition to the other four. This brings the standard into alignment with related disciplines and practices of risk management, security, and loss prevention. The document continues to be updated in cooperation and coordination with representatives from FEMA, NEMA, and IAEM and other stakeholders. Show less

The California Emergency Services Association (www.cesa.net) was founded in 1965 with the mission of preserving and protecting property through emergency preparedness and disaster mitigation. Membership is composed of emergency managers and planners from all levels of government (city, county, state, federal, special districts), hospital/medical professionals, education representatives, public service organizations, business/industry emergency planners and other individuals interested in this… Show more The California Emergency Services Association (www.cesa.net) was founded in 1965 with the mission of preserving and protecting property through emergency preparedness and disaster mitigation. Membership is composed of emergency managers and planners from all levels of government (city, county, state, federal, special districts), hospital/medical professionals, education representatives, public service organizations, business/industry emergency planners and other individuals interested in this field. CESA is divided into three geographic Chapters-Inland, Coastal and Southern. Each chapter has regularly scheduled Board meetings and holds informational seminars and training sessions throughout the year. The Southern Chapter has about 300+ members.Gunnar was appointed to serve as the Chair of the Public Affairs Committee. Show less

In my role as IAEM-USA Region President, I was honored to be the elected representative for 550+ highly dedicated Emergency Management Professionals from the public, private, and non-profit sectors in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Trust Territories. IAEM is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the goals of saving lives and protecting property during emergencies and disasters.More info: www.iaem.com

The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), which has more than 5,000 members worldwide, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the "Principles of Emergency Management" and representing those professionals whose goals are saving lives and protecting property and the environment during emergencies and disasters.IAEM is governed by a 10-member Global Board of Directors that includes representatives from each of the seven IAEM Councils: Asia… Show more The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), which has more than 5,000 members worldwide, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the "Principles of Emergency Management" and representing those professionals whose goals are saving lives and protecting property and the environment during emergencies and disasters.IAEM is governed by a 10-member Global Board of Directors that includes representatives from each of the seven IAEM Councils: Asia, Canada, Europa, International, Oceania, Students, and USA. Four of those global board members are elected to serve as the Officers of the Global-IAEM organization: Chair, Finance Director, Communications Director, and Membership Director.more info at www.iaem.com Show less

We advise and support decision-makers in private, non-profit, and governmental organizations throughout the world in comprehensive emergency/crisis management and business continuity programs. Much of our planning and consulting work takes place within the global aviation industry. We have analyzed the emergency management procedures and response operations in numerous catastrophic incidents, ranging from transportation accidents, to fires and explosions, to acts of terrorism and… Show more We advise and support decision-makers in private, non-profit, and governmental organizations throughout the world in comprehensive emergency/crisis management and business continuity programs. Much of our planning and consulting work takes place within the global aviation industry. We have analyzed the emergency management procedures and response operations in numerous catastrophic incidents, ranging from transportation accidents, to fires and explosions, to acts of terrorism and ultraviolence. Show less