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Team IEM Puerto Rico CDBG 50th Anniversary Spotlights: Carlos Ruiz
Carlos Ruiz is a professional engineer with an extensive background in housing and mitigation programs and administering multi-million-dollar construction projects in Puerto Rico.
Team IEM’s CDBG 50th Anniversary Spotlights: Earl Randall III
Earl Randall III has an extensive background in housing and urban development and provides his expertise to guide compliance and monitoring in IEM’s disaster recovery programs.
Team IEM Puerto Rico CDBG 50th Anniversary Spotlights: Gustavo Santiago
Gustavo Santiago is an experienced project manager focused on federally funded housing programs, legal and regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and resource management.
Solar for All Program: Bringing Residential Solar to Every American
The federal government announced a historic $7 billion investment to increase access to affordable, resilient, and clean solar energy. Focusing on low-income and disadvantaged communities, the Solar for All Program empowers the 60 selected participants – states, tribes, and nonprofits – to deliver solar projects to over 900,000 low-income and disadvantaged households nationwide.
Team IEM’s CDBG 50th Anniversary Spotlights: Tim Lagudi
Tim Lagudi is a driving force in IEM’s housing and disaster recovery programs. His expertise in program and grants management guides recovery projects to better serve applicants in need, more quickly and efficiently completing projects with positive outcomes.
Rising COVID-19 Numbers and the Importance of Immunization: A Doctor’s Perspective
As we navigate through the summer and into fall, it is increasingly clear that COVID-19 is still with us and here to stay. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), data from their sentinel-based surveillance system, across 84 countries, the percent of positive tests for SARS-CoV-2 has been rising over several weeks.
Team IEM’s CDBG 50th Anniversary Spotlights: Debra Smith
Dr. Debra Smith is a committed and well-known housing and disaster recovery expert. Since joining IEM in 2015, Debra’s strong leadership, meaningful insight, and all-around expertise have guided various disaster recovery programs to successfully assist communities’ post-disaster.
Unlocking Digital Equity: Your Guide to NTIA’s Competitive Grant Program
This week, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a Notice of Funding (NOFO) opening the application for the Digital Equity (DE) Competitive Grant Program.
Protecting Yourself and Your Community from Dengue Fever
As we reach the mid-point of 2024, the Americas have already seen an alarming surge in dengue cases, doubling the numbers from 2023 with over 10.5 million reported infections so far.
Why insurance and mitigation matter for Floridians
Featuring Bryan Koon, President and Chief Executive Officer, from IEM
Recent events in South Florida show that hurricane-force winds are not necessary to cause significant damage. Flooding, tornadoes, and tropical storms can all wreak havoc on your property, leading to expensive and lengthy repairs.
State and Local Perspectives on Reforming CDBG-DR – 4/26/21
BPC’s task force on disaster response reform is hosting a webcast with leaders in managing CDBG-DR grants and disaster recoveries to explore their recent experiences with the program and key policy issues involved in reforming it.
Emergency Management Lessons Learned: Public & Private Sector Perspectives on Civil Unrest & Protests – 2/25/21
Join IEM and Asfalis for a discussion on the experiences and responsibilities of emergency managers, law enforcement, and private sector leaders during times of civil unrest and protest.
JHU Spotlight Series - COVID-19 and Seasonal Influenza: Preparing Hospitals and Vaccinating Patients, Part II
Part 2 of Dr. Rashid Chotani’s presentation on hospital preparedness for seasonal influenza patients and an increase in COVID-19 patients and vaccine access and the anti-vax movement.
JHU Spotlight Series - COVID-19 and Seasonal Influenza: Preparing Hospitals and Vaccinating Patients, Part I
COVID-19 and seasonal influenza each present a significant stress to the hospital system and medical professionals across the globe. What can we expect to happen when both COVID-19 cases and influenza occur simultaneously?
IEM Empowers the Emergency Preparedness Intelligence of Young Women by Sponsoring HERricane
Recently, IEM sponsored HERricane, a unique program designed to encourage young women to explore careers in emergency management and allied fields.
IEM Vice President Bryan Koon Takes on Key Role in Rebuild 850’s Mission to Help the Florida Panhandle Recover
Three months to the day after Hurricane Michael devasted northwest Florida, Rebuild 850 held a media conference call about the volunteer group’s efforts to galvanize the recovery effort.
