From strategy to readiness, we plan for what’s next.

IEM helps government partners plan with confidence, from the long-range strategies that shape a resilient future to the incident-ready plans that protect communities when disaster strikes. We empower states, localities, territories, and tribes to assess where they stand, close the gaps that matter most, and build strategies that deliver results for years to come.

Our data-driven approach turns planning into progress. We help partners strengthen coordination, prioritize investments, and prepare for and recover from any disaster, aligning every plan with federal frameworks so your efforts are effective, compliant, and ready for real-world challenges.

Preparedness and Response Planning

IEM delivers end-to-end planning that keeps agencies ready to act when it matters most, coordinated, compliant, and built for real-world conditions.

  • Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Emergency Action Plans (EAP) plans
  • Response and recovery plans
  • Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG) plans
  • Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
  • Access and Functional Needs planning
  • Mass casualty and fatality incident planning
  • Pandemic planning
  • Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) planning
  • Transportation and evacuation planning
  • Crisis communication plans
  • Logistics planning
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development

Compliance and Integration Expertise

IEM aligns every plan with national standards and frameworks, ensuring seamless integration across all levels of government.

  • National Incident Management System (NIMS)
  • Incident Command System (ICS)
  • National Response Framework (NRF)
  • National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF)
  • Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPD)

Partner with IEM to build plans that keep your community ready for whatever comes next. Contact our experts below.

Our Experts

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James Clark

Vice President of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

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Krista Houk

Director of Planning and Preparedness

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Sean Fontenot

Director of Air, Transportation, and Logistics

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Mandy Gardner

Manager of Planning and Preparedness

Bruce Lockwood

Bruce Lockwood

Senior Manager of Planning and Preparedness

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Case Studies

Beachfront response

Repairing and Rebuilding in the State of New York – NY Rising Disaster Recovery Program

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Petaluma, California

Building a Stronger EOC: How IEM Better Prepared the City of Petaluma to Respond 

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Puerto Rico infrastructure

Rebuilding Stronger: IEM's Oversight of Puerto Rico's CDBG-MIT Infrastructure Program

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One Doc, One Knock: A Disaster Recovery Program Management Service

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Hazardous Materials Study Series Helps Local Jurisdictions Plan and Exercise Better

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