The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) is an international association whose members include more than 4,000 local, state, federal, military, and private industry emergency managers and homeland security officials in more than 58 countries. Members protect their localities from disaster,coordinate response and recovery efforts, provide expertise on topics such as terrorism, natural disasters, and related public safety preparedness issues. IAEM is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the goals of saving lives and protecting property during emergencies and disasters. IAEM provides: access to the largest network of emergency management experts who can provide advice and assistance; the Certified Emergency Manager® program; annual scholarships; a comprehensive monthly newsletter; and more.