IEM Blog
Navigating Natural Disasters Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Atlantic hurricane season officially started on June 1, and with three named storms already behind us, the looming threat of extreme weather compounded with the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing emergency managers to rethink how they will support communities impacted by hurricanes and tropical storms.
Preventing a Second Wave – Contact Tracing
In the fight against the coronavirus, contact tracing is vital to successfully reopen the economy while containing and limiting the transmission of the virus. Contact tracing is a proven method to respond to outbreaks and is essential to strengthen the country’s public health infrastructure and prevent a second-wave of COVID-19 from occurring.
Increase in Extreme Weather Raises Concerns Over Dam Safety
Last year was the second-wettest year on record in the United States, and as climate change progresses, experts predict that extreme flooding will only get worse. We as a nation and our infrastructure – particularly the over 90,000 dams — are not prepared. In February 2020 extreme flooding prompted emergency declarations in eight states and […]
Understanding the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds a wide array of programs to help individuals, families, non-profits, and private sector employers.
Hurricane Preparedness: Start Planning Now
This week is Hurricane Awareness Week. Hurricanes are one of the most destructive natural phenomena, making it vital to raise awareness and prepare today in the event a major storm strikes this season.
Community COVID-19 Recovery Grants
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the economies of states and localities across the country and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is urging officials to use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support their response efforts.
Caring for mental health during the COVID-19 crisis
The threat of an invisible enemy such as the Coronavirus can generate feelings of uncertainty and isolation that manifest into anxiety and depression. Throughout this crisis it is important that individuals focus on their mental health as well as their physical health.
Coronavirus: Help Flatten the Curve with Social Distancing
Social distancing is essential to prevent community transmission of coronavirus. Unlike self-quarantine or isolation, social distancing places no locational constraints and instead focuses on behavioral practices to decrease the risk of exposure.
What you should be doing to prepare for COVID-19
It is a matter of when, not if coronavirus will spread. Here are some practical steps on how you can best prepare for COVID-19 and keep you and your loved ones safe.
Coronavirus Continues Global Spread
As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the world, public health experts fear it is almost too late to prevent a pandemic.
