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Job Opportunities.
Follow the link above to view the page, or go to More on the menu above.
Interested in becoming a member of EMAT?
What are the benefits of EMAT membership?
How much does membership cost?
To get answers to these questions & more,
2021 EMAT Conference & Training Workshop Registration is now open.
Go to the "2021 Workshop" and then scroll to either
Attendee or Exhibitor Registration pages.
EMAT is very excited to have these two partners joining us as our
2021 Conference Presenting Sponsors.
Thank you for your support of our organization and look forward to seeing you at the Conference.

ABOUT EMAT
EMAT is the professional association open to all persons involved in the
planning for,
mitigation of,
response to, and
recovery from
natural and man-made disasters in the
state of Tennessee.
The Emergency Management Association of Tennessee (EMAT) was founded in 1985 and is open to all people who contribute to the emergency management profession and the preparedness of Tennessee.
Vision: To be the premier professional association for interdisciplinary training, collaboration, coordination, and advocacy of statewide emergency management efforts and for facilitation of preparedness efforts and promoting alignment between all levels of government and private sector organizations and individuals involved in planning for mitigation of, response to, and recovery from natural and man-made disasters in the state of Tennessee.
Mission: To promote training and the dissemination of information in order to achieve the best practices, identify advocacy issues, improve education, and facilitate programs that enhance the performance, effectiveness, and expertise of a diverse membership of engaged professionals contributing to the preparedness and safety of Tennesseans and protecting property.

EMAT is excited to announce our partnership with Columbia Southern University to help our members further their education. EMAT members are now eligible for the Learning Partner Discount. The partnership discount provides a 10% tuition discount, free books, and exclusive scholarships.
If you are currently enrolled at CSU, please contact your representative to have the Emergency Management Association of Tennessee partnership added to your record.
If you are interested in becoming a Learning Partner and wish to take educational courses you can contact Christie Ball, Learning Partner Coordinator, Corporate Outreach
at 251.923.4239 ext: 1330 or Christie.Ball@columbiasouthern.edu
2019 EMAT Awards
presented at the 2019 Annual Workshop
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