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Emergency Managers

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Est. 1955

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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 community preparedness.

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.

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)

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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