Why Join CESA?

Our strength lies in the diversity of our emergency management education and experience.
Our Members enjoy the following benefits:

Networking

• Opportunities to network and collaborate with hundreds of emergency management professionals in multiple disciplines.
• Access to forums on best practices, lessons learned, and current issues in emergency management.
  
  

Legislative Activities

• Collaboration with Cal OES and other emergency management organizations to encourage leadership development, promote professionalism, and support strategic planning for the future of emergency management.
• Monitoring of state and federal legislation and regulations, as well as activities, trends, and other issues affecting the emergency management community.
• Provisions for the awareness of the roles and responsibilities of emergency managers through outreach to other organizations and disciplines.
  
  

Professional Development and Education

• Wide-ranging educational programs, online training seminars, and workshops conducted by subject matter experts and key individuals in the emergency management field.
• Leadership development opportunities in serving on various CESA committees.
• Discounts and priority access to the CESA Annual Training and Conference; the premiere emergency management conference in California.
  
  

Resources and Other Member Benefits

• Members-only access to an online resource library containing emergency management toolkits, articles, grant information, and prospective employment opportunities.
• CESA newsletter providing pertinent information on current emergency management initiatives, legislative issues, and agency news at the local, regional, tribal, state, and federal levels.
• A comprehensive mentorship program designed for emergency management professionals in all career stages.
• Recognition of innovative programs and excellence in emergency management through the CESA Awards Program.

CESA Chapters

• CESA is organized into three geographic Chapters –Inland,Coastal andSouthern.
• By joining CESA, you automatically become a member of the chapter covering your area.
• Each Chapter has regularly scheduled Board meetings and holds informational seminars and training sessions throughout the year.
  
  

CESA Membership Year:

• January 1 - December 31
• Dues are not prorated
  
  

CESA Membership Levels:

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