🚨 What’s happening in Afghanistan?. Join Lt. Col. Aaron Love (FSU-EMHS Alum, 2019) as he breaks down the current state of affairs in Afghanistan and its global impact. 📅 Feb 20 | ⏰ 3-4 PM | 📍 Bellamy Rm. 180. Open to all students! Don’t miss this expert discussion.

We have an incredible opportunity for our emergency management students to travel to Washington, DC to participate in the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) Mid-Year Forum taking place in March. Applications are due January 16 at 5pm:

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📚 👩‍💻 Still working on your schedule for the new semester? Enroll in National Security in the Cyber Domain, with instructor Chris Carhart! This is a special topics course, so be sure to enroll in the correct section and reach out to an advisor if you have any questions.

In Fall '24 EMHS offered a new grad course, Research in EM: Chinese Influence in Latin Am. & the Caribbean. Students explored strategic issues related to space control and telecommunication infrastructure. Sign up for this unique course in Spring with a new topic: PAD 5935 - 17.

EMHS Alum Ivy A. Baker stumbled into the field of EM while working towards her MPA. During her time with EMHS, she completed an internship with FDEM, solidifying her career path. What began as a chance became a calling, shaping both her career and commitment to serving others.

The Emergency Management and Homeland Security Program is excited to host a virtual discussion with Larry Prokop! Larry has a wealth of knowledge to share, drawing on his background with the FBI as a Supervisory Intelligence Analyst (Instructor).

A big thank you to the State Emergency Operations Center! Yesterday the SEOC hosted a tour for students in PAD 4391/5397 Foundations of EM, allowing them to learn about the many different aspects of a successful EOC. This was a great opportunity for learning beyond the classroom!

Enrollment for the Spring 2025 semester is now open for all students! 🙌 We are happy to announce the addition of a new, interdisciplinary elective as part of our EMHS and UAS certificates. Special Topics in Anthropology: Coastal Hazards and Resilience with Dr. Jayhur Mehta.

The EMHS UAS Team recently flew LiDAR mapping missions on Amelia Island for Nassau County Emergency Management.The highly detailed digital data that was captured will help Nassau County government better understand the impacts of hurricane Milton on their coastline.

Get ready for an online Hackathon for students at FSU and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv to respond to the rise of natural and manmade disasters in the 21st century. Students from all majors are needed! For more information and to apply:

FEMA is hiring for many different positions throughout the Sunshine State! ☀️ Join the team that helps people before, during, and after disasters. Earn a competitive salary and make a difference in your community! Visit

Thank you @LeonSheriff for the awesome partnership! We are always happy to be able to help our state and local communities.

FL-UAS1 achieved 2 major milestones during Milton response. First, we coordinated one of the largest deployments of UAS crews in the history of Florida. Second, FSU EMHS conducted the first post-disaster LiDAR recon missions for Lee County EM on Old Hickory Island and Sanibel.

Last week we had the honor of attending another NEMA Forum, in Baltimore, MD! We are grateful to @NEMA_web for continuing to foster such a meaningful relationship with us. Another special thank you to the @MDMEMA, especially Secretary Russell Strickland, for the hospitality!

Our team of faculty, staff, and students returned from Helene deployment just in time to prepare for Milton 😅

At EMHS, we bridge the gap between theory and practice. Our applied experiences allow students to use their academic knowledge in real-world challenges, all while making an immediate difference in our communities.

🌀 Many of you are tracking the potential for a hurricane forming in the Gulf in the next day or so. If you are not, you should be. 🌀 For official warnings and information, see FSU Alert ( and the National Hurricane Center (.

Last weekend EMHS faculty, staff, and students spent a very rainy day supporting FSU EM and Police during the home football game. Our efforts helped achieve comprehensive situational awareness, which ultimately contributes to a safer environment for all in attendance. Go Noles!

To apply for these opportunities, students must meet with a faculty/staff member in person to receive a recommendation. The application, which will be provided after securing a recommendation, is due September 17 at noon. Contact our office for more information!

We had the honor of attending the 2024 Intelligence and National Security Summit with six of our stellar intel students! INSS brings public, academic, and private sector leaders together to advance collaborative solutions to critical intelligence and national security challenges.