2026 Conference Registration is Now Open!

Great news! Registration for our 2026 conference is now open. Please visit our Annual Conference page to find out about pricing for both members and non-members.

This year's theme is "Rising Through Innovation, Rooted In Experience." We're so excited to share more with you about this theme as we get closer to the conference!

As always, if you wish to join SCEMA, you can purchase a membership. Please be sure to purchase your membership before registering for the conference.

Also on our Annual Conference page is information for vendors/sponsors, those wishing to submit award nominations, and even a form for those interested in presenting at the conference.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to let us know.

See you in Greenville!

National Emergency Management Awareness Month Begins Tomorrow

From the International Association of Emergency Managers:

National Emergency Management Awareness Month kicks off tomorrow, and IAEM needs your help to make a powerful start. This month is all about elevating the emergency management profession, and you can help amplify this message in three easy ways:

Share The Launch Video

Help National Emergency Management Awareness Month go viral by sharing IAEM's launch video with your networks and encourage your community, elected officials, and agency leaders to watch and engage.

• Facebook: Like & share.

• LinkedIn: Repost here.

• Instagram: Like & share.

• X (Twitter): Retweet us.

• YouTube: Watch & share.

Share What You're Doing

Are you hosting a campaign, giving a briefing, or running a local event this month? Let IAEM know by filling out this quick form.

Download Social Graphics

IAEM has created updated social media graphics you can use all month long to help spread the word. Download the graphics here.

Be sure to follow and tag IAEM's official National Emergency Management Awareness Month social media pages when you use these graphics:

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

• Facebook

SCEMA encourages you to also tag our official social media channels:

• LinkedIn

• X (Twitter)

• Facebook

Thank you for being a part of this inaugural campaign!

Also, as a reminder, Gov. Henry McMaster recently declared August as Emergency Management Awareness Month in South Carolina. View our recent blog post to read the full proclamation.

Governor proclaims August as Emergency Management Awareness Month in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed August 2025 as Emergency Management Awareness Month in South Carolina, recognizing the vital work of emergency managers across the state.

The proclamation highlights the essential role emergency managers play in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a wide range of disasters. From hurricanes and tornadoes to floods and wildfires, these professionals coordinate efforts that save lives, protect property, and enhance the resilience of South Carolina communities.

“Emergency managers across South Carolina are committed to maintaining the capabilities needed to respond to all hazards,” said Jessica Stumpf, President of the South Carolina Emergency Management Association. "While their work often goes unseen, emergency managers are the backbone of public safety—turning strategy into action when it matters most. They are the professionals who coordinate evacuations and issue timely emergency alerts, identify hazards and assess community vulnerabilities, secure critical resources and build partnerships long before disaster strikes, lead Emergency Operations Centers and orchestrate response efforts, and guide long-term recovery well after the headlines fade. Ultimately, emergency managers ensure that communities are prepared, protected, and resilient in the face of crisis."

The South Carolina Emergency Management Association (SCEMA) supports and advocates for emergency management professionals throughout the state. The organization promotes collaboration, provides training opportunities, and advances policies that strengthen South Carolina’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from large-scale emergencies and disasters.

Emergency Management Awareness Month aims to increase public awareness about the role of emergency managers, the importance of preparedness and the resources available to residents before, during, and after disasters.

Knowing the types of emergencies your community may face is essential to being prepared for them. Learn more about potential disasters in your area and your county emergency management office.

The full text of the proclamation can be viewed below. PDF download links for the proclamation and this press release are also provided.

Emergency Management Awareness Month 2025.pdf

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2025 Emergency Management Awareness Month Press Release.pdf

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