September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), a time of year to assess how effectively your community is properly planning for a disaster.

Below are five perspectives and resources on recovery, resiliency, and the key role local government plays in creating a safer community after disaster strikes.

The effort requires that the local government prioritize need, involve the public, build partnerships, secure financing, and support families through a cumbersome process.

ICMA's message of support to those in Southwest Louisiana.

Learn how you can develop plans and policies and effectively train your staff at the ICMA Annual Conference.  The Annual Conference offers educational sessions, special sessions, learning lounge and expert bars, solutions tracks, workshops and forums to help prepare you and your community for any emergency. Get prepared. Register online today! 

From strategies to increase engagement to addressing the mental health crisis in emergency services, PM has local government covered.