Harris County, Texas —The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) hosted its third annual EM Impact Program June 24th through June 25th. The EM Impact program is designed as a supportive and educational environment for young women (ages 18-29) to explore careers related to emergency management and connect with professionals in the field.
Participants registered for the 2025 program engaged in numerous activities throughout the two-day program, including participating a communications workshop, developing leadership and decision-making skills, and learning more about opportunities in the field of emergency management. The program also featured panel sessions including 'What It Means to be an Emergency Manager’ and ‘Partnerships in EM - The Industry Sector,’ and trainings such as ‘Stop the Bleed,’ hosted the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council.
“We are pleased to bring back this program for a third year and offer these driven young women with career development opportunities,” said Harris County Emergency Management Coordinator Mark Sloan. "It’s a great way to support their futures and connect them with local emergency management experts."
This year’s program was supported by several local businesses who provided refreshments and supplies for the participants: Apple Spice, El Tiempo Cantina, Eadough, River Oaks Donuts, Xela Coffee Roasters and Max Marketing.
ABOUT HCOHSEM
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is the Director of the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, a national model of best practices in emergency planning, preparation, response, and recovery. HCOHSEM helps prepare, safeguard, and protect the residents and property of Harris County from the effects of disasters through effective planning, preparation, response, and recovery activities.
