News Archive | MACEM&PS

Two public safety officers in uniform reviewing information on a mobile device while standing outdoors near a brick wall.

Social Media and the Boston Marathon...

April 3, 2017

Communications are key to the success of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Accurate information disseminated to the general public, to elected official...

Emergency operations center personnel monitoring surveillance and security systems, with multiple screens displaying live camera feeds and operational data.

Public Safety Educators Engage in the...

March 2, 2017 | By Kathy L. Francis, MS, CEM, MDPEMP, Executive Director

Public safety professions are dynamic, ever-changing, and rely heavily on networking. When was the last time you critically reviewed your professional networks and listservs to...

Emergency management professional using a tablet and radio to coordinate operations, illustrating technology, communication, and community resilience planning.

Characteristics of a Resilient Nation...

February 2, 2017

The nation, from individuals to the highest levels of government, has embraced a “culture of resilience.” Information on risks to and vulnerability of individuals and communitie...

A photo of the obverse of a MACEM challenge coin

MACEM Recognizes Special Achievements...

January 31, 2017 | By Kathy Francis, MS, CEM, MDPEMP Executive Director

MACEM Challenge Coin – Front Have you received or observed the Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management (MACEM) challenge coin? This small medallion portrays the core values...