Emergency Management / Programs
Using a program evaluation tool that All Hands developed for North Carolina, Florida and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, All Hands will work with the Emergency Management Coordinator to develop a program profile to identify the current status of the program. The report will identify program areas needing immediate (first year) development, updating, or improvement, and those elements to be accomplished during the second year, and so on.
Staff and budget requirements are indicated.
Our unique and real world assessment tool blends:
- Capability Assessment for Readiness” (CAR) program evaluation tool that All Hands developed for state, local governments and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Current federal Core Capabilities
- “Whole Community” attributes
- Public expectations assessment (from disaster research)
- NFPA 1660 and EMAP standards.
All Hands will work with the local and state Emergency Management staff to develop a program profile to identify the current status of the local or state program. The report will support the strategic plan, identifying program areas needing immediate (first year) development, updating, or improvement, and those elements to be accomplished during the second year, and so on. Staff, budget and resource requirements to improve and maintain the program are indicated.
We Use a Two Part Approach
Our review process combines a detailed assessment of your current emergency management program with a forward-looking improvement plan. First, we evaluate strengths and gaps using national standards and best
EOC SUPPORT Cadre
Empowering Emergency Operations with Expert Support
Our EOC Support Cadre provides trained professionals ready to deploy and assist during all phases of emergency operations. From coordination and logistics to planning and situational awareness, our cadre ensures your Emergency Operations Center functions seamlessly when it matters most.
Capabilities include:
EOC setup and activation support
Incident coordination and communication management
Resource tracking and logistics support
Situation reporting and documentation
24/7 operational continuity
Benefit: Maintain operational readiness and effectiveness during critical incidents with experienced support staff who integrate seamlessly with your existing team.
Part 1: Emergency Management Program Assessment.
The purpose of this emergency management program assessment is to assess the mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery capabilities of the Emergency Management Program. The assessment is designed to focus on the identification of deficiencies or a basis for corrective actions that need to be taken in order to strengthen the comprehensive emergency management program. Assessment results should be used to establish priorities and analyze program performance to improve the quality of the emergency management program.
A rating scale of “1, 2, or 3” is utilized.
Assigning “1” to an issue indicates that the item is “in compliance.” The program element in place and functioning; requires ongoing maintenance.
Assigning “2” to an issue indicates that the item is “in compliance, but the program element needs improvement.”
Assigning “3” to an issue indicates that the item is “not in compliance.” The program does not exist and needs to be developed.
Part 2: Capability Estimation
The Core Capabilities provide a guide for development of local or regional capabilities that will be available when and where they are needed to prevent, protect against, respond to, mitigate, and recover from major events. These capabilities define all-hazards preparedness, including the threat of terrorism, and provide the basis for assessing preparedness and improving decisions related to preparedness investments and strategies.
Capabilities provide the means to accomplish a mission and achieve desired outcomes by performing critical tasks, under specified conditions, to identified capability outcomes and target levels of performance as identified during the THIRA process. Capabilities are delivered by appropriate combinations of planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercises. The Capabilities Estimation process is based on FEMA guidance and supports an all-hazards approach to building capabilities that may be needed in the event of terrorist attacks, natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other major events.
The Capabilities Estimation identifies capability shortfalls and provides a basis for assessing preparedness to help jurisdictions and agencies plan strategically, design appropriate programs that meet proven needs, and evaluate the effectiveness of investments over time. Components are divided into Preparedness Measures and Operational Measures.
The capabilities assume that local jurisdictions have an operational level of capabilities to address most routine emergencies and disasters. For example, the Capabilities Estimation does not address capabilities for routine firefighting or law enforcement services, or seasonal flooding. Instead, the Capabilities Estimation addresses capabilities-based preparedness to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorism, catastrophic and large-scale disasters, pandemic health emergencies, or other major incidents.
Three fundamental questions that must be addressed to achieve a city/county prepared.
- How prepared do we need to be?
- How prepared are we?
- How do we prioritize efforts to close the gap?
IMT Cadre (Incident Management Team Cadre)
Rapid, Experienced Incident Management Teams When You Need Them
Our IMT Cadre consists of seasoned emergency managers, planners, and responders trained under ICS and NIMS standards. They bring immediate leadership, structure, and coordination to complex incidents, ensuring efficient response and recovery.
Core functions:
Incident command and control
Operations, planning, logistics, and finance/administration sections
Multi-agency coordination and stakeholder engagement
Post-incident review and improvement planning
Benefit: Strengthen your incident response capability with a ready, scalable team that delivers command-level leadership and expertise.
EMaaS (Emergency Management as a Service)
Comprehensive Emergency Management — Simplified
Emergency Management as a Service (EMaaS) offers organizations a turnkey solution to maintain compliance, readiness, and resilience — without the cost of a full-time in-house program.
Services include:
Emergency plans, procedures, and exercises
Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
EOC and IMT program development
24/7 advisory and incident support
Compliance with FEMA, DHS, and ISO standards
Benefit: Access the full spectrum of emergency management expertise — strategy, training, technology, and response — all under a flexible service model that adapts to your organization’s needs.
