As we move into the fall, I want to take a moment to recognize the many VEMA members who continue to contribute their time and expertise to the Commonwealth.

Thank you to those who helped plan the Governor’s Statewide Unified Readiness Summit and to the members who joined us in Richmond on October 7. Your engagement and willingness to represent Virginia’s emergency management community are greatly appreciated.

I also want to thank everyone who contributed to the Senate Bill 98 study; both those who served on the study group and those who reviewed and provided feedback on the drafts. You can read more about this important work in this month’s newsletter.

Finally, we are actively preparing for VEMS 2027! Registration and the hotel room block are now open, and we look forward to seeing everyone in Spotsylvania next year.

Thank you for all you do for our profession and for the Commonwealth.