FEMA has released the Local Elected and Appointed Officials Guide: Roles and Resources in Emergency Management guide, which is intended to make it easier for senior officials to understand, prepare for and execute their leadership responsibilities. FEMA is also hosting a series of 60-minute webinars on the guide.

The document provides an executive-level introduction to emergency management concepts and principles for local senior officials, and identifies local senior officials’ roles and responsibilities for incident emergency management before, during and after disasters. In general, those responsibilities include helping to mitigate community risks, save lives, protect property, and recover from disasters. The guide also explains how to access additional resources.

FEMA will host a series of 60-minute webinars to provide an overview of the guide, quick reference guide and checklists. The sessions will include facilitated discussions with stakeholders and provide updates since the National Engagement Period. Advance registration is required and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Access the guide and information about the webinars at FEMA.