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Mission
Our Mission:
AMEM is an Association of professional emergency
managers dedicated to advocating and advancing effective emergency
management capabilities and practices statewide.
Our Vision:
One voice advancing individual, family and
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What's New
Announcing the 49th Annual AMEM Fall
Training Conference Sept. 20-23, 2009 at Breezy Point Resorts Pequot
Lakes, MN.
AMEM issues White Paper on the role of Emergency Management in
County/City government.
Click here to view the White Paper
(PDF)
Todd County Emergency
Manager - PDF
Todd County has a part-time
(approx 50%) opening for an Emergency Management Director. The purpose
of this position is to ensure the effective use of county assets to
maximize the protection of life and property, ensure the continuity of
government, sustain survivors and repair essential facilities and
utilities prior, during and after an emergency. Develop and maintain
county plan to ensure it is compliant with state and federal planning
guidelines and regulations. Coordinate response plans with other local
state and federal government entities.
Strategic Goals and Objectives
The
association endorsed the following strategic goals and objectives for
the association during the coming year:
Objective 1: Provide leadership in emergency preparedness and the
profession of Emergency Management.
Objective 2: Lead the effort to adequately staff Emergency
Management departments in all counties and cities of the first class in
order to:
a.
Ensure that every Minnesota jurisdiction is able to effectively
respond to all hazards
b. Meet federal and state requirements and standards
Objective 3: Provide unified and effect leadership for Emergency
Management programs through interaction with government policy-makers to
advance AMEM’s legislative initiatives.
Objective 4: Strengthen intra and interstate cooperation through the
promotion of mutual aid agreements and the strengthening of the
emergency management assistance.
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Membership
Information
AMEM has two types
of membership; Regular and Associate,
click here to learn more.
To apply for
membership, download the format of the membership form (Word,
PDF) |
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Who We Are
Established in 1955, the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers
(AMEM) is comprised of over 400 county, city and other emergency
response planners throughout the state of Minnesota.
The association strives to develop a solid network of experienced
Emergency Management professionals; foster and advocate the development
of procedures and programs which advance disaster preparedness
throughout Minnesota; insure a high caliber of training and professional
development; and cultivate a professional society for its' members. |
Personal
Preparedness is as easy as 1,2,3...
Step 1: Get a Kit
Step 2: Make a Plan
Step 3: Be Informed
Learn more
here.
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Officers
2007-2008
President:
Mike
Johnson - Steele County
1st Vice President:
Kristi Rollwagen - City of
Minneapolis
2nd Vice President:
Scott Camps, St. Louis County
Judge Advocate:
Julie
Peterson - Watonwan County
Executive Director:
Jim Halstrom -
Chisago County
Click
here
for the Board Directory
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AMEM Links
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State
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