IEM in the News
IEM lands $51M contract to run Housing’s disaster management program
News is my Business, March 23, 2023 – IEM, a woman- and minority-owned disaster recovery and emergency management firm, has been awarded a three-year, $51 million contract to serve as a program manager for the Puerto Rico Department of Housing’s federally funded $5 billion housing programs.
Puerto Rico marks milestone participation in Homeowner Assistance Program
News is my Business, March 15, 2023 – The Puerto Rico HAF funds, managed by Innovative Emergency Management Inc. (IEM) under a contract awarded to the Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority (PRHFA), have been assisting people avoid mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacements of homeowners experiencing financial hardships before and continuing after Jan. 21, 2020.
Former FEMA Preparedness Leader Alex Amparo Joins IEM to Support Operations in Puerto Rico
Homeland Security Today, February 7, 2023 – EM, the nation’s largest woman-and minority-owned disaster recovery and emergency management firm, welcomes Alex Amparo as Director of LUMA Energy Operations. Amparo will serve as a liaison with LUMA and help bolster IEM’s response and recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.
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.
