IEM Experts Tapped for Roles in Prominent Emergency Management Organizations
The IEM team is proud to announce two of our nationally recognized experts have been selected to serve in prominent emergency management organizations.
Florida
Hurricanes Helene and Milton Showed Us Why America’s Affordable Housing Crisis Can’t Wait
The urgency to address our nation’s housing crisis is greater than ever, as communities continue to recover from such as Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the Maui wildfires.
IEM Donates $100,000 to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts in North Carolina and Florida
October 14, 2024, Morrisville, NC – As part of our commitment to community resilience and recovery, IEM International, Inc., a recognized leader in emergency management and disaster recovery, donated $100,000 to state-led hurricane relief funds in North Carolina and Florida.
Comprehensive emergency strategies help county prepare for hurricane season
Efforts have been made to safeguard these vital assets, and comprehensive plans are in place to restore essential services quickly if they are disrupted. The Bryan County Public Works Department is crucial during and after storms.
More U.S. Communities Will be Affected by Hurricanes
This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and AccuWeather predict more hurricanes than usual in 2024 due to a La Nina weather pattern and warmer ocean temperatures.
Active Hurricane Season Predicted for 2024. Experts Say ‘Be Prepared’
Featuring Bryan Koon, President and Chief Executive Officer, from IEM
Delaware Valley Journal, July 31, 2024 – With the large number of hurricanes predicted, “it’s more important than ever to be prepared,” FEMA said. First, have multiple ways to receive alerts and warnings, including the FEMA mobile app. Know your hurricane risk and be prepared to evacuate by knowing your route.
Looking Back a Year After Hurricane Irma: Interview with Bryan Koon, Florida’s Former Director of Emergency Management
September 10, 2018, marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Irma hitting the Florida mainland as a Category 4 storm.
Fuel for Thought: What Hurricane Irma Taught Us About Evacuation Planning
After anticipating challenges with fuel availability, IEM partnered with GasBuddy, a company that provides a free app designed to help users locate gas stations and fuel prices in real-time. As Irma approached, GasBuddy made color-coded maps available to help residents identify which gas stations were out of power or out of fuel during the evacuation.
