Executive Disruption: What the New Order Means for Emergency Management
This session will dissect President Trump's executive order and its key directives for state and local governments. We’ll explore how it redefines roles in disaster preparedness and response, and what a future with a diminished or restructured FEMA might look like. Featuring policy analysts and emergency management leaders, this episode sets the stage for the entire series. Date: May 1, 2025 at 2PM EST | 40 Minute Session
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Redefining the Declaration: Shifts in the Disaster Declaration Process
What will disaster declarations look like under increased state authority? This session unpacks the procedural and political shifts, analyzing how changes in declaration thresholds and federal involvement could affect response speed, resources, and intergovernmental coordination. Date: May 22, 2025 at 2PM EST | 40 Minute Session
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Funding the Future: Federal Grants, State Budgets & Emerging Gaps
With potential reductions in federal oversight and support, how will emergency management funding be affected? This discussion focuses on FEMA’s evolving role, the redirection of federal funding streams, and how states can build resilient financial strategies for disasters—including mitigation and recovery grants. June 10, 2025 at 2PM EST | 40 Minute Session
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Ground-Level Realities: Lessons from the Field as an Emergency Contractor
Hear first hand experiences from emergency contractors navigating federal and state hurdles. We'll explore what works, what breaks down, and how private sector partners can strategically align with shifting government expectations. Expect hard-earned insights into compliance, mobilization, and reimbursement complexities. July 2, 2025 at 2PM EST | 40 Minute Session
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Dollars & Disasters: Decoding State-Eligible Expenses and Strategic Prepositioning
Not all disaster expenses are created equal. This session provides a practical guide to understanding what counts as a state-eligible expense under the new directive. We’ll also dive into the importance of preposition contracts and how to align them with state and federal expectations for seamless activation. July 24, 2025 at 2PM EST | 40 Minute Session
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Smart Contracting: Navigating Pricing Structures for Maximum Value
Contractors and agencies alike need to rethink how they price and procure emergency services. This session breaks down common pricing structures, how to negotiate favorable rates, and how to avoid pitfalls that could jeopardize reimbursement or response efficiency. Learn the strategies that help you stay ahead in a competitive landscape. August 14, 2025 at 2PM EST | 40 Minute Session
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Webinar Highlights
Key Takeaways from Our Webinar Series:
- Potential Restructuring: Insights into the future of FEMA and potential restructuring.
- Executive Insight: Understand the legal and political significance of the executive order and how it may alter the federal disaster response model.
- Operational Readiness: Explore strategies for states and municipalities to build capacity, autonomy, and scalable infrastructure.
- Agency Adaptation: Hear from senior officials on how FEMA, DoD, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other state Emergency Management Offices are preparing for the shift.
- Contracting & Procurement: Identify opportunities and risks for contractors in a decentralized emergency management environment.
- Future of FEMA: Delve into expert analysis from the Council to Assess FEMA and former White House advisors.
