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The Maine Association of Local Emergency Managers (MALEM) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 MALEM Awards. MALEM is a professional association dedicated to supporting and advancing emergency management professionals across Maine through collaboration, professional development, and peer…
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We’re pleased to share our call for 2026 award nominations, and for scholarship applications. Every year, the Maine Association of Local Emergency Managers (MALEM) recognizes several emergency managers across the State as part of our award program.  We have five…
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We are thrilled to introduce a new resource that will enhance your emergency management expertise: the Local EMA Handbook Presentation! 📚🌟 This comprehensive presentation provides essential information, best practices, and practical insights tailored specifically for local emergency management in Maine….
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We are thrilled to introduce a valuable resource that will enhance your emergency management expertise: the Local EMA Handbook! 📚🌟 This comprehensive guide provides essential information, best practices, and practical insights tailored specifically for local emergency management agencies in Maine….
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The MALEM Awards and Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the details of the 2024 nomination and application processes! Awards and scholarships will be presented at the Maine Prepares Conference in late May. Award nominations will be accepted from 2/1/24…
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Three emergency managers from Maine received awards at the IAEM Region 1 Symposium “HonoringEMerging Leaders, Ideas and Innovation” in Manchester, New Hampshire on October 21, 2022.Manchester, NH – More than 65 emergency managers, first responders, and healthcare professionalsattended the International…
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Member Emily Kaster developed, processed, and completed the first ever Membership Poll for the Maine Association of Local Emergency Managers (MALEM). The question set mirrored the survey produced by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) in 2022, leveraging the…
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by Matthew Mahar, Cumberland County EMA To support emergency managers at a variety of different levels, FEMA and other entities created constructs – programs, grants, assessments, doctrines, and coordination bodies – based upon different times and needs.  The overall number…
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Consider watching this Webinar! The Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) is the country’s premier homeland security higher education institution. Programs are available to homeland security, emergency management and public safety partners at no cost.  Several important application deadlines…
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