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IEM Insights: Federal Assistance NOW Available for COVID-19 Funeral Costs
As families and friends continue to cope with the sorrow, grief, and heart-breaking loss of loved ones to COVID-19, some federal financial relief is now available for funeral costs.
Enjoying Spring Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Spring is a wonderful season to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather. As more individuals get vaccinated, engaging in activities outside of the home will become safer.
IEM Insights: Disaster Recovery ≠ Equity and Diversity
Since the creation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 1979, and through subsequent legislation, including the Stafford Act, PKEMRA, SRIA, and DRRA, the scope of eligibility for and purpose of disaster assistance matured and expanded. However, the basic question of equity and diversity within disaster recovery remains.
IEM Insights: Support Your Local Public Health Officer and Emergency Manager
Help your local public health officials and emergency managers to return to their “normal” life of preparing and protecting your community for the next event.
Understanding and Mitigating Risk
It is important to know the hazards our communities are most vulnerable to so that we may be better prepared and help manage or reduce their impact.
Determining the Benefit of COVID-19 Vaccinations: IEM’s Visualization Dashboard
In an effort to combat COVID-19, vaccinations are underway in the United States. IEM’s COVID-19 vaccination models shed some light on this challenge.
Constantly Innovating for the Future
IEM worked diligently to innovate tools and systems to track and predict the spread of COVID-19 and provide relief to individuals seeking assistance.
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity During the Pandemic
Remote work during the pandemic has raised concerns over how data is used and what practices can be implemented to protect it.
Why it is important for everyone to get their flu shot? And there is still time to get it.
The 2020-2021 flu season is expected to be particularly strenuous on health care facilities as it is compounded with the current COVID-19 pandemic. This year it is very important to get the flu shot to prevent the spread of the virus and to minimize the additional strain on local health care systems.
When Can We Leave Our Masks at Home?
While the latest news about the COVID-19 vaccines has been promising, it is important that everyone continue to wear masks and practice the proper safety measures.
