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Former Deputy Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pamela Hughes Patenaude Joins IEM as Senior Community Liaison
Experienced Housing and Public Policy Expert Joins Tech-Enabled Global Consulting Firm as Senior Advisor RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC, March 12, 2019 – Today, IEM—a tech-enabled global homeland security and disaster management consulting firm—announced the addition of Pamela Hughes Patenaude as Senior Community Liaison, where she will serve as a senior advisor for the company’s housing and […]

HUD Housing Expert Joins IEM
Research Triangle Park, NC — Today, IEM announced that Earl Randall, III, has joined IEM as the Director of Community Development Block Grants – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Compliance and Monitoring. Prior to joining IEM, Randall served as U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Field Office Director for the state of Louisiana from […]
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.
Hazardous Materials Study Series Helps Local Jurisdictions Plan and Exercise Better
IEM worked with the North Carolina Emergency Management Division’s Information and Planning Section to complete a five-year hazardous materials study series for the state’s nine Domestic Preparedness Regions (DPRs). The study provides an assessment of the hazardous materials risks near critical facilities such as schools, public buildings, congested transportation routes, and areas with large population […]
Alabama Emergency Management Agency Multi-Disaster Exercise Support
Under contract with the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), IEM worked closely with state and local emergency managers and first responders to establish a comprehensive exercise program for both natural and human-caused hazards.
NIMS/ICS Training and Bioterrorism Executive Tabletop Exercises
IEM was tasked by the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) to develop and implement a training curriculum to provide State Agency Directors with instruction on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS). Training has been successfully delivered in 11 states, with the ultimate goal of having the training curriculum available […]
COVID-19 researcher shares his latest observations surrounding coronavirus
KTVU – KTVU’s Heather Holmes talks with Dr. Rashid Chotani, medical director of IEM and COVID-19 researcher, about the latest vaccine developments and COVID-19 headlines.
COVID-19 researcher discusses President Trump recovering from virus
KTVU – Coronavirus cases have topped 40 million worldwide and experts say the US could be a few weeks behind a current surge in Europe. KTVU’s Heather Holmes speaks with an infectious disease expert about the latest coronavirus headlines.
The Ultimate Guide To Road Tripping During The Pandemic
FORBES – As pandemic fatigue sets in, more and more people are taking to the road. Worried about flying but tired of staying home, they’re setting off on road trips.
Who were 2020’s top Industry Innovators?
WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY – IEM was announced as a winner of the 2020 Industry Innovator Award in recognition of the creativity and imagination that government contractors apply to serve their government customers.