Today marks the official start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. 🌀 This hurricane season – June 1 to November 30 – meteorologists and scientists from NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service, National Hurricane Center, and research institutions nationwide have predicted above-average 📈 activity, with a higher-than-normal 🚨 number of named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes. With storm threats ⚠️ ahead, it’s critical to ensure your household and businesses are prepared. Maintaining readiness could lessen the impact of tropical storms and hurricanes, shorten recovery time, and increase resilience for a stronger, better protected future. 📢 Throughout the season, Team IEM will be sharing weekly readiness tips to help individuals and families ensure they are prepared to weather the storms. Stay tuned 🔔 to hear from our experts every Thursday 📅 through the end of hurricane season. Here are some helpful resources to help you get started: ➡️ FEMA Ready – Hurricanes: https://lnkd.in/g9UmBrh ➡️ Hurricane Strong: https://lnkd.in/g9PYUma #AtlanticHurricaneSeason #HurricaneSeason2024 #IEMHurricaneReady #PrepareWithIEM #TeamIEMtips #2024HurricaneSeason #emergencymanagement #hurricaneseason #hurricanes #hurricanepreparedness #Atlantichurricanes #hurricane #tropicalstorm #emergencypreparedness #hurricanepreparedness #preparedness #BeReady #BePrepared #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong #NOAA #NWS #NHC #NOAANHC #forecast #resilientfuture
IEM
Business Consulting and Services
Morrisville, NC 26,763 followers
Building a safe, secure, and resilient world.
About us
IEM is a global security consulting firm dedicated to building a safe, secure, and resilient world. Since 1985, our innovative strategies, technologies, and solutions have helped government and private sector customers achieve measurable results—lives saved, communities resiliently rebuilt, risks reduced, security increased. IEM's 1400+ employees are skilled professionals committed to integrating science, technology, and real-world experience to develop smart, innovative solutions that truly solve each customer’s unique problem. Our list of customers includes federal agencies like the DHS, DOD, FEMA, HUD, SBA; state and local emergency management organizations in all 50 US states and 3 territories; critical infrastructure including nuclear power plants, chemical plants, hospitals, mass transit agencies, ports, and others. Our international work includes projects in India, Russia, Turkey, the Ukraine, Korea, Taiwan, Haiti, and Kuwait. Representative IEM projects include: --Program Manager for the State of New York's disaster recovery housing program after Hurricane Sandy --Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program support to State of New York after Hurricane Sandy --Supporting FEMA response planning since 2003 --Preparedness support to 10 major metropolitan regions of Critical National Importance --Developed and applied unique scenario-based planning process to support rapid, regional planning for catastrophic hurricanes in Louisiana (Hurricane Pam) and Florida and a catastrophic earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone --Developed epidemiological models helping to reduce the risk of casualties associated with potential bioterrorism attacks --Developed web-based emergency management and response system for a federal program --Support research and development of defensive CBRNE systems for the U.S. Army --Exercise and real-time ground support for air evacuations during disaster response evacuations since 2009
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http://www.iem.com
External link for IEM
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Morrisville, NC
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1985
- Specialties
- disaster management, homeland security, emergency management, information technology, defense support, public performance management, disaster recovery, resilience, consulting, program management, crisis response, crisis communications, grants management, public health, mitigation, digital services, consulting, fraud detection, law enforcement, digital citizen services, citizen services, digital government, emergency response, management consulting, long term recovery, air operations, shelter services, and logistics planning
Locations
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2801 Slater Road Ste 110
Morrisville, NC 27560, US
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2711 Jefferson Davis Highway
Suite 750
Arlington, VA 22202, US
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8550 United Plaza Blvd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809, US
Employees at IEM
Updates
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Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a significant move towards strengthening nationwide flood resilience. 🌊💪 FEMA’s Final Rule for implementing the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) will help protect communities by providing a flexible framework that considers current and future flood risk ⚠️, builds resilience into taxpayer-funded projects 🏗️, and reduces the risk 📉 of flood damage and loss. IEM Director of Mitigation and Resilience and former FEMA official, Anne Bink, dives into this latest resilience initiative. ➡️ Read Anne’s blog on the nation’s flood risk and how the FFRMS will help build a stronger, more resilient America, capable of withstanding the challenges of the future flood disasters. 📑 Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/ep28SY3v 📰 FEMA announcement: https://lnkd.in/e9pwDmX8 #TeamIEM #IEMleadership #IEMblog #IEMnews #FEMA #floodresilience #resilience #mitigation #FEMA #FFRMS #floodrisk #floodriskmanagement #riskmanagement #flooding #floods #riskassessment
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Have you heard the newest DisasterSmiths podcast 🎙️ episode? ➡️ Check out “Strength in Numbers: The Power of Citizen Groups” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pod Chaser, or iHeartRadio! In this episode, hosts Chris Smith and Diana Rothe-Smith and our guest speakers explore the role of citizen groups and the impact they have in their communities. Tune in to learn more about our guests’ personal experiences as founders of citizen groups dedicated to strengthening community recovery and resilience efforts. 💪 Our guest speakers are: 🗣️ Jennifer Gray Thompson – Founder and CEO, After the Fire USA 🗣️ Lisa Orloff – Founder and President, World Cares Center Inc 🗣️ Elizabeth Zimmerman – Senior Executive Advisor, IEM 🎧 Check out episode 8 and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/e--n8baA #IEMUnscripted #IEMDisasterSmiths #DisasterSmiths #IEMNews #IEMupdate #TeamIEM #IEMpodcast #disastermanagement #disasterresilience #podcastlaunch #emergencymanagment #resilience #resilientcommunities #emergencypreparedness #podcast #podcasting #communityrecovery #longtermrecovey #disasterrecovery #communityresilience
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development news 📣: The new Final Rule for governmentwide National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations is now in effect. Environmental reviews started after the effective date of July 1, 2024, will be subject to this Final Rule, outlined in the Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Final Rule published May 1, 2024. 📰 Read the release: https://lnkd.in/eUC7VFrF 📑 Check out the Final Rule: https://lnkd.in/e74FzXzE #HUD #HUDnews #HUDupdate #NEPA #GovernmentwideNEPA #NEPAFinalRule #environmentalreview #environment #HUDexchange
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For Team IEM, your safety is our priority. ⛑️ Severe weather ⛈️ can strike at anytime, anywhere. Are you ready? 🛡️ Now is the time to ensure you and your loved ones are safe and informed and taking necessary precautions. Here are some essential severe weather tips: 📻 Monitor Weather Updates: Keep an eye on trusted weather sources. 🎒 Emergency Kit: Ensure your kit has key essentials like water, food, medications, and batteries. 🏠 Secure Your Home: Check and reinforce windows, doors, and outdoor items. 🗺️ Have a Plan: Know your evacuation routes and have a family communication plan. Stay safe and prepared this summer! 🌞🌦️ #SummerSafety #WeatherPreparedness #StaySafe #SevereWeatherPreparedness #Severeweather #TeamIEM #TeamIEMTips #IEMTips
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Tracking Awareness Week is here! 🌍✨ This July 8-12, join us in shining a spotlight on the importance of environmental health tracking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Environmental Health Tracking Program plays a crucial role in understanding how our environment affects our health, creating a network of information used to drive action that improves community health. This year, the CDC weekly theme is “Be a Data Explorer,” with daily themes recognized throughout the week with daily webinars. 💻 Join the CDC DAILY webinars this week from 2-3 p.m. ET 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exmd5SjN #CDC #TrackingAwarenessWeek #environment #environmentalhealth #environmentalhealthtracking #healthtracking #BeADataExplorer #publichealth
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This week, Hurricane Beryl broke records with its rapid intensification to a category 4, and then category 5 storm so early in the Atlantic Hurricane Season 🌀. Bryan Koon, current IEM President & CEO and former director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, shared his insight 🗣️ with The Palm Beach Post regarding hurricane preparedness and evacuation processes. As an emergency management 🦺 leader during strong hurricanes including Irma, Ian and Nicole, Bryan has decades of experience in leading communities through preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. 📰 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/e3BGc_9f #TeamIEM #IEMnews #IEMintheNews #IEMleadership #hurricaneseason #HurricaneBeryl #2024AtlanticHurricaneSeason #AtlanticHurricaneSeason #AtlanticHurricaneSeason2024 #2024hurricaneseason #preparedness #response #recovery #evacuation #emergencymanagement #hurricanepreparedness #hurricaneresponse #hurricanerecovery
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Check out Team IEM at Florida Association of Counties 🌴 Annual Conference & Educational Exhibition! Our team was excited to attend and sponsor the 2024 event. As Platinum members of FAC, we enjoyed reconnecting with Florida professionals and partners. Team IEM is proud to foster relationships with Sunshine State ☀️ officials to help build a more resilient Florida. 💪 ➡️ Didn’t get a chance to chat? Check out IEM at FAC to connect today: https://iem.com/fac/ #TeamIEM #IEMConnects #FAC2024 #IEMatFAC #FAC #FLcounties #Florida #resilientFL #resilientFlorida #FloridaAssociationOfCounties #IEMsponsored #FACmember #SunshineState
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July is UV Safety Month! 🌞 As you soak in the summer sun, remember to protect yourself from harmful UV rays. 🧴 Wear sunscreen and reapply regularly when outdoors ☀️ Avoid direct sun for extended periods of time 🌳 Seek shaded areas to give your skin and eyes a break 👒 Wear protective clothing – sunglasses 🕶️, hats 🧢, long sleeves 🙋♀️ Stay informed: 🔎 Check the UV index daily in your area: https://lnkd.in/gGcDTYEU #UVSafetyMonth #UVsafety #UVrays #sunsafety #summersafety #ultravioletrays #UVindex
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With Hurricane Beryl’s rapid and strong intensification this week, the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season 🌀 is already breaking records. As the season continues, it’s vital you stay informed and take the necessary precautions to weather future storms. Team IEM encourages you to sign up for emergency warnings 📳 and alerts 🚨, follow instructions, and stay up to date with all local weather hazards ⚠️: 📲 FEMA Mobile App: https://lnkd.in/ghKqpw5J 📻 NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio (NWR): https://lnkd.in/gbTmvWf ❗ Don’t forget to search your local weather service to sign up for alerts relevant to your area. Wireless Emergency Alerts and the Emergency Alert System are automatically sent to your device, with no sign-up required. Learn more about these nationwide alert systems: 📢 Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs): https://lnkd.in/gEsEJT3M ⚠️ Emergency Alert System (EAS): https://lnkd.in/gV5B4una More Team IEM hurricane season tips: https://lnkd.in/enV23AGC #AtlanticHurricaneSeason #HurricaneSeason2024 #IEMHurricaneReady #PrepareWithIEM #TeamIEMtips #2024HurricaneSeason #emergencymanagement #hurricaneseason #hurricanes #hurricanepreparedness #Atlantichurricanes #hurricane #tropicalstorm #emergencypreparedness #hurricanepreparedness #preparedness #BeReady #BePrepared #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong #emergencywarning #emergencyalerts #WEAs #EAS #TeamIEM