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Press Releases and Announcements
IEM Selected to Support Puerto Rico with Hazard Mitigation Program
Morrisville, NC. August 16, 2023 – Innovative Emergency Management, Inc. (IEM), the largest woman-and minority-owned disaster recovery and emergency management company in the world, was awarded a contract by Puerto Rico’s Public Private Partnership Authority (P3) to assist with disaster recovery efforts focused on hazard mitigation.
IEM Donates Medical Supplies to Texas Children’s Hospital
Morrisville, NC, August 4, 2023 — IEM and IEM Health are honored to donate emergency medical kits, automated external defibrillators and other medical supplies to Texas Children’s Hospital, the largest pediatric hospital system in the nation.
IEM Recognized as an Inclusive Workplace for 2023
Morrisville, NC, August 3, 2023 – IEM, the nation’s largest woman-and minority-owned emergency management and disaster recovery consulting firm, is honored to be named as an inclusive workplace for 2023 through the Inclusive Workplace Program by Best Companies Group, in collaboration with COLOR Magazine.
U.S. Chemical Weapons Stockpile Destruction Highlights over 30 years of IEM Support
Morrisville, NC, July 18, 2023 – The Department of Defense announced July 7, 2023 the final munition in the U.S. chemical weapons stockpile was safely destroyed at the Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky.
IEM Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
Morrisville, NC, July 11, 2023 — IEM, a global consulting firm focused on emergency management, disaster recovery, and digital citizen services, is pleased to announce that the company was granted ISO 9001 certification.
Former FEMA Regional Administrator and Chicago-Area Aviation Executive Joins IEM
Morrisville, NC, June 5, 2023 — IEM, the largest woman-and minority-owned disaster recovery and emergency management global consulting firm, has named Andrew Velasquez III the new Director of Big City Emergency Management. Velasquez will support IEM’s emergency management projects, including disaster response and recovery efforts to build resilience, in large metropolitan areas.
WEBINAR: Before the Flood | A Virtual Discussion on Preparedness & Resiliency
As we prepare for moderate to extreme spring flooding in the upcoming weeks and months across various parts of the country, #TeamIEM and its partners in the government and private-sector look forward to discussing opportunities for communities to prepare now and work towards resiliency.
IEM Digital Services Appraised at CMMI Level 3
Morrisville, N.C., April 19, 2023 — Today, IEM Digital Services announces that it is appraised at level 3 of ISACA’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®). This appraisal was performed by the H&W Group.
IEM Selected as a Program Manager for Disaster Management Project in Puerto Rico
Morrisville, NC, March 22, 2023 — IEM, the nation’s largest woman- and minority-owned disaster recovery and emergency management firm, was recently awarded a multimillion-dollar contract for three years to serve as a Program Manager for the Puerto Rico Department of Housing’s (PRDOH) federally-funded $5 billion Housing Programs.
Technology Strategies for Officer Retention in State & Local Law Enforcement
This paper proposes tangible strategies and technology solutions to collectively tackle the rising challenges in officer retention across the nation. With nearly 90 percent of police departments are understaffed, IEM’s subject matter experts identify five steps to leverage technology as a force multiplier for officer retention.
