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May 14, 2026
KQS Credentialing Ceremony for Planning Section Chief
KYEM hosted fifth KQS credentialing ceremony for Boone County EMA Deputy Director Casey Archey.
Disaster Advocacy Task Force, “Legal Eagles” Virtual Meeting
KYEM’s Volunteer and Resources Program Coordinator, DawnMarie Beals, attended the virtual Disaster Advocacy Task Force meeting.
Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency
Governor Andy Beshear has executed Executive Order 2026-047 declaring a State of Emergency pending severe winter storms forecasted this week.
KYEM Hosts Fifth KQS Credentialing Ceremony
KYEM hosted a credentialing ceremony for the KQS at the SEOC in Frankfort, KY.
ICS All-Hazards Situation Unit Leader Training
Seventeen KY responders trained in the core competencies required to serve on an IMT as a Situation Unit Leader.
KYEM Hosts Third KQS Credentialing Ceremony
Two more Kentuckians certified to serve on an IMT as a Liaison Officer.
LEPC Supplemental Funds Grant Award Notification
Director Gibson announces funding opportunity for Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs).
KQS Credentialing Ceremony
KYEM honors Chief Swiderski's completion of the Kentucky Qualification System
Inaugural KQS Credentialing Ceremony
KYEM honors emergency management professionals with KQS ceremony
Joint Flooding Table Top Exercise
Flooding exercise trains Kentucky agencies in response and coordination