Who We Are
The Colorado Emergency Management Association (CEMA) was created in 1965 under the name of the Colorado Defense Association. Membership consists of individuals and corporations - public and private - interested or involved in emergency management.
CEMA's Purpose Promote and support coordination among personnel and emergency management organizations in performing their common mission. Stimulate public support for a reliable emergency management capability. Advise and assist Colorado public officials in the conduct of effective emergency management programs. Promote mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery activities of emergency management through public education programs. Keep CEMA members apprised of legislation and regulations which may have an effect on state and local programs. Provide a forum for sharing emergency management information and resources, thus elevating professionalism within the Association. Integrate resources and managerial talents of public and private sectors into a team effort preparedness and response.