
OUR STRATEGIC CALENDAR
The following is a strategic framework to guide the Association’s communications, education, and public engagement. Organized by monthly themes, it aligns training programs, resource development, speaking engagements, editorial content, and key messaging to ensure consistency, relevance, and impact across all platforms. By coordinating our focus areas in advance, this calendar enables us to communicate with one voice, anticipate emerging issues, and deliver timely, authoritative content that advances our mission and strengthens the profession throughout the year.
January
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Winter safety and severe weather awareness (typical winter focus)
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New Year readiness resolutions (e.g., update plans, kits, and communication lists)
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Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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National Mentoring Month
February
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Cold weather sheltering, home safety, and power outage preparedness
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Heart health and emergency response basics
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Black History Month
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American Heart Month
March
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Severe weather awareness (spring storms and tornado basics)
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Family disaster planning refresh
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Women’s History Month
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World Water Day (March 22)
April
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Flood and severe weather preparation
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National Financial Literacy Month
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Citizen preparedness and community planning (spring drills)
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Earth Day (April 22)
May
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Hurricane preparedness
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National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 3–9, 2026)
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Older Americans Month
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Mental Health Awareness Month
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National Pet Month
June
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Heat safety
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National Safety Month
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LGBTQ+ Pride Month
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Caribbean-American Heritage Month
July
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Fireworks and summer safety
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Family evacuation plan tests
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Independence Day safety (250th anniversary)
August
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IAEM National Emergency Management Awareness Month
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Back-to-school preparedness
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Power outage recovery planning
September
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National Preparedness Month
October
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Fire safety and fall safety campaigns
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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Oct 12th
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Hispanic Heritage Month (through October 15)
November
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Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Month
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National Native American Heritage Month
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Thanksgiving safety
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Veterans Day
December
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Winter weather
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Holiday messaging
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Resolutions