Clark's business is emergency preparedness and management...

[Clarkie1]

...Which is something that gives him more credibility than most other Democrats in his criticism of Bush's handling of the tragedy. It's good to hear him speaking truth to power regarding Bush's irresponsibility and lack of leadership on this and other matters.

http://www.wittassociates.com/index.xml

Founded in 2001, James Lee Witt Associates (JLWA) is a crisis and emergency management consulting firm based in Washington, DC with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, and Sacramento. JLWA has unrivaled experience and hands-on knowledge of public safety, disaster mitigation, continuity of operations, and emergency management issues. JLWA bridges government agencies and non-profits with industry and constituents, advises educational institutions, and assists state and local governments, as well as international bodies to prepare for and recover from disasters and crises.

JLWA is uniquely positioned to bring together policy architects and technical experts in public safety, with leaders from all levels of government and private sector partners to forge solutions to emergency management challenges.

The JLWA staff includes seasoned crisis and emergency management leaders with significant experience in the public sector to provide consultation on key issues of public safety. The team is proficient in the details of emergency management, committed to the responsibility of the profession, and understands how crisis and emergency management work fits into a larger political and social climate.

JLWA is comprised of two main practice areas: Crisis and Consequence Management and Strategic Advisory Services.


Crisis and Consequence Management

JLWA offers a full range of planning, mitigation, and prevention consulting services to better prepare organizations before disaster strikes.

JLWA assists public and private sector organizations in identifying threats that could impact their operations and developing effective continuity management programs. JLWA's pre- and post-disaster services include developing or updating emergency management and business continuity plans, exercise and training programs, communication plans for employees, clients and/or tenants, and oversight of engineering and construction services. JLWA provides on-site assistance in the event of a disaster , expert evaluation, and estimation of damages.

Strategic Advisory Services

JLWA provides strategic advisory services to universities, hospitals, governments, and a variety of Fortune 500 companies including those in the insurance, transportation, entertainment, finance, utilities, and emergency management industries. JLWA has advised formally and informally a number of government leaders, including governors, members of Congress, Administration officials, and state and local elected officials, on emergency management policies and programs.

JLWA's experience provides our clients with the emergency management and public safety knowledge and techniques necessary to prepare and prevent crises before they occur. JLWA builds coalitions that link agencies, first responders, and communities. JLWA opens lines of communication between diverse organizations through developing crisis communication plans, targeted media outreach, strategic marketing, grassroots coalitions and effective partnership development.

http://www.wittassociates.com/1162.xml

[FrenchieCat]

1. The irony is that that company ALMOST got the contract

to do the written planning for IEM in New Orleans, but they were outbid.

[Clarkie1]

2. Wow. I didn't know that.

Ironic is an understatement...