Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Plans and Procedures

The National Incident Management System (NIMS), the National Response Framework (NRF), and other Federal initiatives as well as lessons learned from recent natural diasters have added layers of complexity and a sense of urgency to improving response efforts nationwide.

State, local technical assistance.

IEM's direct involvement in shaping and implementing national preparedness initiatives keeps our customers on the forefront of planning for and managing emergencies. We are working with the FEMA National Preparedness Directorate, Capabilities Division (formerly part of DHS Office of Grants and Training) on the development and standardization of NIMS-compliant plans and other technical assistance for state and local jurisdictions.

Peer-reviewed plans for DHS.

IEM worked with DHS on the 2006 Nationwide Plan Review, evaluating plans from all states and selected urban areas east of the Mississippi River to determine the status of emergency preparedness plans and identify best practices for responding to catastrophic events.

All-hazard, real-world experience.

IEM's broad experience ranges from planning for natural, technological, and cyber hazards to terrorism events involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD), including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE). Our seasoned emergency planners, hazard analysts, mitigation specialists, continuity planners, and other professionals have real-world experience across the range of responder and operational disciplines.

IEM's planning and review services and technologies include: