Emergency Management
Strategic Preparedness. Effective Response. Resilient Recovery.
iParametrics is a nationally trusted partner in emergency management and disaster recovery, delivering comprehensive, real-world support to public agencies before, during, and after disaster events. With over 20 years of boots-on-the-ground operational experience and involvement in more than 80 presidentially declared disasters, our team brings unparalleled insight to the full emergency management lifecycle—preparedness, planning, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Our multidisciplinary experts empower communities to:
- Develop and refine emergency operations and continuity plans
- Manage and coordinate emergency response and incident operations
- Maximize recovery funding and ensure compliance with FEMA, HUD, and other federal programs
- Design and implement strategic hazard mitigation initiatives
- Oversee efficient and compliant debris management operations
- Strengthen local capacity through tailored training and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) support
Whether deploying incident management teams, leading post-disaster recovery programs, or developing long-term resilience strategies, iParametrics delivers scalable, mission-focused solutions rooted in decades of operational field experience.
Let us help you prepare for the unexpected and lead with resilience.


Business Line Leader
Shanti Smith-Copeland, EdD, FPEM, CEM
Director of Emergency Management
Dr. Smith-Copeland is the Director of Emergency Management at iParametrics and brings over two decades of experience in crisis and emergency management. She is a recognized leader in the field, particularly for her ability to navigate the complex intersection of disaster response and political dynamics.
Featured Emergency Management Projects
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- Evelina Burnett
- Ariel Mallett
- Andrew Klein
- Ben Redifer
- Cokey Mills
- Gina Vought
- Heidi Schuster
- Jeff Stevens
- Jesse Boyer
- John Lorimer
- Kathleen Coughlin
- Kennedy Shannon
- Shanti Copeland-Smith
- Paul Pelletier
- Zac Cherrington
- Falon Alo
- Erica Carter
- Jessie Boyer
- Brenda Matthews
- Mary Grace Budischewsky
- Marjorie Townsend
- Michelle Fidelia
- Toney Baker
- Jillian Rodrigue
- Briana Mama
- Nazarit (Naz) Medhanie

Rapid Hurricane Response Application

Georgia Mountain Regional Commission: Regional & Resilient Economic Disaster Recovery

COVID-19 Online Training

Weld County, Colorado: Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Hurricane Econometrics Model

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina: Security & Emergency Management Planning & Training

New Jersey Department of Treasury: Hurricane Sandy Disaster Recovery

FEMA Public Assistance Learning Management System
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