IEM’s 2024 Year in Review
As we welcome 2025, the IEM team celebrates a year defined by resilience, growth, and collaboration.
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FEMA under fire
Congress signed a continuing resolution that provides the agency’s Disaster Relief Fund with an additional $20 billion before next year’s budget is approved.
A Tale of Two Hurricanes Finds More That Differs Than Is the Same
“Hurricanes no longer hit the coastline and then die,” said Beth Zimmerman, who led disaster operations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency during the Obama administration, and is now a senior executive adviser with IEM, an emergency management consultant firm.
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.
2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Research Triangle, NC, June 1, 2022 — As the nation prepares for another above-average Atlantic hurricane season and a potential surge in COVID-19 cases, IEM disaster experts are available to discuss federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial preparations…
Communities Are Stronger When Youth is Disaster Ready
By educating America’s youth about disaster preparedness, we can empower them with knowledge and skills to lessen their anxieties pre-disaster and build their confidence in contributing to their family and community’s emergency preparedness.
Build a Disaster Supply Kit
If the foundation of preparedness is a planning or a plan, the centerpiece of preparedness is the disaster supply kit. A kit that includes basic essentials and is specifically catered to you and your family’s needs will significantly ease the burdens of an emergency and its aftermath.
Hurricane Katrina’s Impact on National Disaster Response and Policy
Louisiana and the Gulf Coast are once again in the crosshairs of a hurricane as we observe the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people and communities of Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and others inland who might be impacted by Hurricane Ida over the next several days.
2021 Hurricane Preparedness
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact communities across the United States, East and Gulf Coast emergency managers are preparing for their second hurricane season during the pandemic
Transforming Communities through Resilience
FEMA’s mitigation grant program, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), has the power to transform communities across the nation. In this piece, IEM examines BRIC’s ability to enhance resiliency and thoughts on submitting a strong project proposal.
