Top Photo: 2022-2023 AAEM President Ernie Baggett poses for a picture following his election at the 2022 Alabama Disaster Preparedness Conference.
Montgomery—Autauga County Emergency Manager Ernie Baggett has been elected the 2022-2023 President of the Alabama Association of Emergency Managers (AAEM), the statewide association representing Alabama’s emergency managers. Baggett was elected to the position at the recent 2022 Alabama Disaster Preparedness Conference.
“I’m thankful for the service opportunity that my colleagues across the state have provided me. I look forward to working closely with each Emergency Manager to prioritize safety and promote emergency awareness across all 67 counties,” Baggett said.
Prior to moving into the role of AAEM President, Baggett served as the Association’s First Vice President and Second Vice President.
ACCA Executive Director Sonny Brasfield expressed his confidence in Baggett’s abilities, stating: “Ernie possesses the leadership and commitment necessary to make a tremendous positive impact on the Association. He has proven his genuine desire and sense of responsibility to protect citizens in his home county and across the state. I know he will bring that same mindset and dedication to his new role as AAEM President.”
Baggett was named Autauga County Emergency Manager in January 2013.
The Alabama Association of Emergency Managers is a statewide organization speaking for all 67 counties with ONE Voice. The organization promotes the creation of resilient communities and the enhancement of public safety by empowering members to prevent, mitigate, prepare, respond and recover from all types of disaster.
