Elizabeth Zimmerman, a former director of disaster operations at FEMA and now a senior executive advisor at IEM, emphasizes the importance of understanding how disaster relief operates.
Vermont Public Radio, November 14, 2024 – The company is called IEM International Inc. It’s based in North Carolina. According to its website, its focus is on emergency management, like supporting shelter operations for asylum seekers and disaster victims.
Black Mountain News, November 14, 2024 – The Black Mountain Town Council approved the hiring of IEM to assist with recovery efforts, ratifying a contract for a duration of three years, with a maximum fee of $1 million.
The Associated Press, October 25, 2024 – Technology could help FEMA improve its system, said Chris Smith, who managed FEMA’s Individual Assistance program from 2015 to 2022 and is now director of individual assistance and disaster housing at the consulting firm IEM.
Communities across the nation are still reeling from disasters like Hurricane Maria, the COVID-19 pandemic, and devastating wildfires. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is their lifeline. But without immediate Congressional action, recovery efforts will remain halted, leaving communities vulnerable.
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