NCEMA Fall 2024 Conference - CANCELLED

Dear Colleagues, Partners, and Stakeholders

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the cancellation of the North Carolina Emergency Management Association’s 2024 Fall Emergency Management Conference, originally scheduled for December 1-4 in Atlantic Beach, NC.

As you are all aware, our state has been deeply impacted by the unprecedented and catastrophic floods resulting from Hurricane Helene. Many of our friends, co-workers, and members have suffered devastating losses. Homes, families, and offices across western North Carolina, are grappling with the aftermath—an aftermath that will take months, and in many cases, years, to fully recover from.

In the wake of this tragedy, I have been humbled and inspired by the incredible response from our emergency management community. From local emergency management teams to the westward mobilization of resources and personnel across central and eastern North Carolina, I am reminded of what truly makes our North Carolina emergency management community one of the best in the nation: our people.

You—our members, partners, and colleagues in emergency services—continue to answer the call, no matter the challenges. We have witnessed an extraordinary migration of emergency managers, fire departments, EMS, law enforcement, and the National Guard from every corner of our state. Hundreds of pieces of equipment have been mobilized to support unmet needs in communities that have suffered unimaginable damages.

While we may not have the opportunity to gather for our conference this fall, we have come together as a state and as a profession in ways that matter most. The strength and resilience of our emergency management family is on full display, and I am deeply honored to work alongside each of you during this difficult time.

To our colleagues in the affected counties, please stay safe. When you find a moment, take time to catch your breath and know that we stand with you. For those not directly involved in the response, I ask that you continue to keep the western branch and all impacted residents in your thoughts and prayers.

We look forward to a future where we can reunite in person to reflect on and celebrate the work that defines our North Carolina emergency management community. Until then, stay strong, stay safe, and thank you for your unwavering commitment to our state and its people.

Sincerely,

Stacie Miles, MPA, CEM
President
North Carolina Emergency Management Association

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Early-bird Registration:
Professional General Registration (full conference):                          $200*
Vendor General Registration (full conference):                                   $800**

*Professional General registration includes access to the President’s Reception and 1 ticket to the Conference Banquet, as well as all breaks, and sessions. 

**Vendor General Registration includes access to the President’s Reception and 2 tickets to the Conference Banquet, as well as all breaks, and sessions. 

Registration/Payments made after November 1, 2024 include a $50.00 late fee. 

NCEMA is excited to launch its new Sponsorship Program, a way to help our corporate partners enhance their connections with Emergency Management Professionals across the state.

*** Special Sponsorships are reserved on a first come, first-serve basis. To discuss sponsorship opportunities, confirm availability, or customize a sponsorship package, please contact both Suzanne Hamby (email: Treasurer) and Kent Green (email: Finance Chair)

Please keep in mind that PowerPoint Presentations will be displayed in the front of a large meeting room. General Sessions may have 300+ attendees. Slides should be formatted so that they are legible to those in the back of the room. The following documents regarding compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act have been provided for your use should you have questions about formatting your presentation.

Title	Resource Description	Attachment
Tip Sheet for MS PowerPoint	CMS Section 508 Quick Reference Guide for MS PowerPoint
Section 508 – How To Guide for MS PowerPoint	How to make your PowerPoint Presentations 508 compliant.