Rounding out the EMAO conference is the fall business meeting!

Next up is Sharon Saia with "Avoiding the Traps of Compassion Fatigue & Burnout: Taking Care of You"!

We're kicking off the 2026 Fall EMAO Conference! First up, a presentation from Paul Rando titled "How Lawyers Help Disaster Survivors".

EMAO Members, mark your calendars for: Aligning Continuity & Cybersecurity: A Practical Approach for Ohio Counties 10/13/26 10a- 11a Join us for interactive discussion, led by Thomas Johnson, MPH, AEM (Continuity Coordinator, Hamilton Co EMHSA) ✅ Check your email for the 🔗

Today we remember and honor those individuals who were tragically lost on or as a result of the attacks on 9/11/2001, 25 years ago today.

❄️ Is it too early to think about winter? Possibly. Are we doing it anyway? Absolutely! 👀EMAO Winter Conference Speaker Sneak Peek 👀 📆 December 3-4, 2026 📍 Salt Fork State Park Lodge 14755 Cadiz Road Lore City, Ohio 43755 ✅To Register: emaohio.org/aws/EMAO/pt/sp/w…

EMAO Fall Conference Speaker 👀Sneak Peek 👀 September 29, 2026 Quest Conference Center 9200 Worthington Road, Suite 400 Westerville, OH 43082 ✅To Register: associationdatabase.com/aws/… Early bird registration for members open until September 1st. Registration includes lunch.

The EMAO Education Committee is excited for a new fundraiser at this year's conference—the EMAO Basket Raffle! We're inviting counties, sectors, organizations, & members to create & donate a raffle basket Please register it by 11.25.26 using the link: forms.gle/iYJFnk1yKBDuNF7r8

EMAO NW Sector President Erin Konecki was a proud attendee of this inaugural cohort of emergency managers through the CSX hazmat training institute.

Celebrating 250 years of independence. Happy birthday America! 🇺🇸

Last week, these fine individuals completed EMAO's Emergency Management Fundamentals Course. Congrats to all!

To the men and women who gave their lives protecting our freedom: We are forever in your debt. We thank you. We proudly remember you.

Rick McCoy is the outgoing Van Wert County EMA Director. As he retires after 35.5 years in EMA (49 years as a county employee) he leaves behind a stronger more resilient county. His career is a testament to a lifetime of public service & his impact will be felt for years to come

EMAO is proud to announce Van Wert County EMA 's newest Emergency Management Agency Director, Matt Saunier! His official start date was 5/1/2026, and he is a member of the Northwest Sector of EMAO.

Congrats Director Saunier! 

Jason Troyer brings 30+ years in fire, EMS, and risk management, including five years with Holmes County EMA. He is focused on strengthening collaboration, improving standards, and expanding training and information sharing across jurisdictions.

Call for presenters! Fall Conference: September 29 and Winter Conference: December 3–4. Submit by June 1, 2026 Presenters will be notified by July 1, 2026 ***This is a learning environment, not a sales pitch. Promotional content isn’t allowed. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Ryan Shackleford brings proven, field-tested leadership to his role as EMAO Vice President!

Please join us in congratulating Alex McCarthy on his role as President with EMAO!