Latest news in hazards, disasters, programs, grants, awards, tools, and best practices for Planners, Emergency Managers, and First Responders
Press Release
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Apr 6, 2022
COLUMBIA, Md., April 6, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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Vision Planning and Consulting (VPC), a leading firm in Planning and Emergency Management for nearly two decades, located near Washington DC, announces the launch of EM Times – a first of its kind online news portal dedicated to creating and curating relevant and timely content for Emergency Management, Planning, Public Safety, and other government personnel. EM Times covers news on communities preparing for disasters during quiet times as well as those that are in the disaster response or recovery phases.
Deepa Srinivasan, Executive Editor and President of VPC said, “I see this as a dynamic meeting place for folks from all over the world, irrespective of country, government affiliation, or risk. Our platform is created for you to include, imbibe, improvise, and innovate as you play your part in improving your community’s safety and resiliency.”
EM Times brings the latest news in hazards, disasters, programs, grants, awards, tools, and best practices. Its mission is to bring Planners, Emergency Managers, and First Responders together to share experiences, challenges and best practices that lay the framework for disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and resiliency. A year in the making from ideation to launch, EM Times is committed to promoting safe communities by sharing valuable insights both on and off the field.
EM Times comprises of:
- News/Blogs
- Industry Insights, Leadership Insights
- Events/Conference Calendar
- Guidance Documents/Publications
- Vendors/Suppliers/Consultants
- White Papers, Tools, and Templates (for eParatus users)
Welcoming the launch of EM Times enthusiastically, Willie Patrick, Director, Office of Emergency Management, Wilmington, DE, said “As an Emergency Management professional, I look forward to the rollout of EM Times with great anticipation. I can see it providing a platform for sharing the knowledge gained from our challenges and our successes when dealing with many complex incidents. I encourage all of my colleagues to add this resource to your EM toolbox.“
About Vision Planning and Consulting
In business since 2006, Vision Planning and Consulting (VPC) with its team of Planners, GIS specialists, Emergency Management Specialists, Outreach Specialists, and Tech staff, is a recognized leading firm in the areas of preparedness, hazard mitigation, response, and recovery planning. VPC’s objectives are to: reduce risk, protect people, secure physical assets, and improve economic well-being of cities, counties, states, institutions, and agencies. VPC’s has been serving Federal, state, and local governments, as well as communities, academic and institutional clients throughout the United States, with innovation and efficiency. For over 15 years, VPC has supported FEMA’s efforts in collaborating with communities to identify and understand risks associated with natural disasters and to become better prepared to face them. VPC is a Woman Owned, Minority Owned, Small Business and is on the GSA schedule. For more information, email [email protected] or call 888-VPC-9626.
Source: Vision Planning and Consulting LLC
