IEM in the News

These 3 factors proved critical – and deadly – in Florida’s preparation for Hurricane Ian
USA Today – Were people evacuated in time? Amid a high death toll, the USA TODAY Network created a detailed evacuation and storm timeline, finding three major factors contributed to the severity of the storm.

Controversy grows over timing of Florida evacuation orders
Today – New questions are emerging about the timing of evacuation orders in the days leading up to Hurricane Ian’s landfall in Florida. NBC’s Jesse Kirsch reports for the 3rd Hour of TODAY.

Ian turned, Southwest Florida scrambled. Was there enough time to leave?
Tampa Bay Times – Some residents said evacuation orders came too late. Gov. Ron DeSantis said forecasts left few options.

National Institute of Building Sciences Announces Built Environment Award Recipients
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) this morning recognized built environment leaders and scholarship recipients, during an awards ceremony at Building Innovation 2022.

National Institute of Building Sciences Announces Built Environment Award Recipients
(WASHINGTON, DC, September 28, 2022) – The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) this morning recognized built environment leaders and scholarship recipients, during an awards ceremony at Building Innovation 2022.

Joe Biden appoints 2 Indian-Americans among others to his National Infrastructure Advisory Council
Mint – US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint Indian-Americans Manu Asthana and Madhu Beriwal to his National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC).

Meet the 2 Indian-American executives appointed to US critical infrastructure council
Money Control – Two Indian-American executives are among those appointed by US President Joe Biden to the country’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council, that advises the White House on how to strengthen critical infrastructure sectors.

Two Indian-Americans to be appointed in Biden’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council
The Hindu – U.S. President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint Indian-Americans Manu Asthana and Madhu Beriwal to his National Infrastructure Advisory Council.

President Biden Announces Appointments to the President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint highly qualified and diverse industry and government leaders as members of the President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC), which advises the White House on how to reduce physical and cyber risks and improve the security and resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure sectors.

Edwards Appoints Dennis Lambert to the Water Resources Commission
Biz New Orleans – Gov. John Bel Edwards has appointed Dennis G. Lambert to the Water Resources Commission. Lambert is a benefit-cost analyst for flood mitigation for Innovative Emergency Management Inc.