Planning and preparation for disaster response can be a daunting task for any size government. Municipalities, Towns, Cities, and States all have a responsibility to be prepared to respond when the unexpected happens suddenly. Each of the areas listed below require several layers of details to be added for the activities to be effective. …
The role of social media in helping emergency managers mitigate, prepare, respond and recover from disasters is increasingly evident. During hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the power of social media to save lives during a disaster was undeniably demonstrated. For example, Twitter hashtags resulted in emergency help when 911 or other critical communications infrastructure was damaged…
Emergency Response during a natural or man-made disaster could be rated as one of the most stressful and dangerous activities a professional could face in his or her lifetime. There are thousands of brave men and women that, besides their normal day to day jobs, offer their services as rescuer. Every emergency is unique and…
JohnsTek was recently awarded the Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief and Disaster Preparedness (HAP) contract for the US Southern Command Area of Responsibility, the Americas. With this contract JohnsTek will provide Assessments, Logistics and Training that will benefit Partner Nations in preparation for Crisis Management, Emergency Management Systems integration, and training of First Responders and Emergency Management…
JOHNSTEK, Inc. completes the development and integration of Crisis Management Training and Disaster Relief Warehouse development for the National Organization of Disaster Services (NODS). JohnsTek integrated the network and communications systems, installed shelving systems, and provided training for response and management in the event of disasters on the island of Barbuda, an island in the…
The Emergency Operations Center and Disaster Relief Warehouse project in Nejapa, El Salvador was awarded to JohnsTek, Inc, strengthening the firm’s regional offerings in Emergency Management and Multi Agency response to Natural Disasters and Crisis. JohnsTek was selected amongst several companies for the award!
JOHNSTEK, Inc. completes the development and integration of the Emergency Operations Center in Santa Rosa del Aguaray, Paraguay! JohnsTek developed the layout design, network installation, and communications systems for the EOC. The project included development and implementation of the Disaster Relief Warehouse to store and manage distribution of supplies to affected communities. Included within this…