Who We Serve
Strategic and Efficient Market Solutions for Complex Problems
IEM delivers science and technology-driven solutions grounded in real-world experience. Federal, state, and local government agencies, along with private sector organizations nationwide, count on IEM to solve their most complex challenges, from national security to public health, infrastructure to information technology, and everything in between.
Our teams bring deep subject-matter expertise across every mission we support, backed by veterans, scientists, engineers, and technologists who understand the real-world stakes behind every project. Whether the challenge involves protecting critical systems, strengthening emergency response, safeguarding public health, or modernizing technology and operations, IEM delivers outcome-focused solutions built for efficiency, accuracy, and results.
Recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in emergency management and homeland defense, IEM is committed to delivering the right solutions for every mission.
Our Clients
Government
IEM partners with government agencies at every level to build safer, more resilient communities. From preparedness through long-term recovery, we help our government partners sequence priorities, maximize resources, and deliver measurable results when it matters most.
Since 1985, IEM has worked alongside more than 100 state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, bringing science-based solutions and real-world experience to the challenges they face every day. Our work spans emergency management, disaster recovery, housing, health, infrastructure, and AI, giving government partners a single, trusted resource across the full lifecycle of resilience.
READY FROM DAY ONE
IEM stands with government agencies before, during, and after a crisis. Our team of emergency management and crisis response experts, many of whom are former local, state, and federal emergency managers, integrates directly into your operations to provide immediate leadership and support when it is needed most.
BUILT FOR THE LONG TERM
Recovery does not end when the immediate crisis does. IEM helps government agencies secure the funding, expertise, and strategy needed to rebuild stronger, ensuring communities are better prepared for whatever comes next.
Private Sector
Disasters, crises, and disruptions threaten operations, supply chains, and customer trust in an instant. IEM helps private sector clients protect business continuity and stay resilient, whether the threat is a natural disaster, a cyberattack, or an unexpected crisis.
Our work spans emergency management, disaster recovery, housing, health, infrastructure, and AI, giving private sector partners a single, trusted resource for risk mitigation and operational resilience. We deliver tailored solutions on time and within budget, backed by decades of real-world operational and policy experience.
READY FROM DAY ONE
IEM helps businesses prepare before disruption strikes, building continuity plans and response strategies built for real-world conditions.
BUILT FOR THE LONG TERM
When disruption hits, IEM keeps operations running and communication clear, protecting what matters most and helping businesses recover with confidence.
International Sector
Disasters and crises do not stop at borders. IEM brings emergency management expertise to partners around the world, anticipating far-reaching risks and delivering solutions that build resilience regardless of geography.
Our work spans emergency management, disaster recovery, housing, health, infrastructure, and AI, giving international partners a single, trusted resource across the full lifecycle of resilience. Since 1985, IEM has completed projects across the globe, strengthening preparedness, safety, and program capacity for partners worldwide.
READY FROM DAY ONE
IEM helps international partners prepare for emergencies before they occur, with planning and strategies tailored to local context and global standards.
BUILT FOR THE LONG TERM
When crisis strikes, IEM provides the expertise and support partners need to recover and build lasting capacity.
Energy Sector
Energy powers every community, and the threats to it keep evolving. IEM helps the energy sector prepare for and respond to disruptions, from power outages to fuel shortages to emerging security threats, keeping critical infrastructure resilient and essential services running.
Our work spans emergency management, disaster recovery, housing, health, infrastructure, and AI, giving energy partners a single, trusted resource for resilience planning and response. Our team of energy sector experts delivers data-driven insights and hands-on support to government and industry partners alike.
READY FROM DAY ONE
IEM helps energy partners prepare for disruption by building tailored planning and strategy to address the sector’s unique risks.
BUILT FOR THE LONG TERM
When disruption hits, IEM provides the expertise needed to restore operations and strengthen resilience going forward.
Trusted by those we serve
“IEM has provided an extensive range of support to this complex program, including development of a web-based automated financial management system to ensure proper financial and performance reporting… IEM has approached its Program Integration mission as a true partnership with this office. All of their efforts have been focused on improving the performance and effectiveness of the program and they have been dedicated to its continued success”. — Former Chief, FEMA Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program
“I attended the introduction of CA Tools Version 3.2 training here in Pendleton with county, state and tribal representation present… [IEM personnel] are doing an outstanding job representing the agency–very knowledgeable and extremely professional, with a good deal of patience for working with the clients and really helping out” — Former Official, State of Oregon
“Thank you for hiring such competent and reliable employees. I appreciate their attention to detail, dedication, professionalism, and self-sacrifice. Your cooperation and staff certainly make my job much easier.” — Former Official, FEMA
“We have been extremely satisfied with IEM’s performance and grants management expertise. They are highly responsive, focused on continuous process improvement, and form a true partnership with DNR on ever project.” — Former Undersecretary, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
“…IEM delivered a very impressive and comprehensive Security Vulnerability Analysis and detailed Port Security Plan based on specific characteristics of our unique Port Harbor and Terminal District. I appreciate the cooperation I received during the project and would like to continue our beneficial relationship by utilizing IEM’s services for future maritime security improvement projects.” — Former Port Manager, Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District
Case Studies
Data-Driven Defense: Strengthening National Health Security with HPRAT
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Ensuring Compliance in an All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
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How IEM Helps Communities Plan for Hazardous Materials Transportation Risks
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Empowering Higher Education: IEM’s “Tabletop Exercise in a Box” for VDEM
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