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Emergency management software company grows 63% in three years
AUGUSTA, GA, August 27, 2010 – For the fourth consecutive year, ESi®, the global leader in emergency information management solutions, has been named to the Inc. Magazine list of America's fastest-growing private companies, with a three-year growth rate of 63%. Inc.'s comprehensive listing of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies ranges from firms in construction and manufacturing to IT and business services.
Over a decade ago, ESi pioneered the concept of the "virtual" emergency operations center with WebEOC®, the world's first Internet-enabled crisis information management software. WebEOC provides situational awareness and a common operating picture during a crisis event or day-to-day operations.
"We are very gratified that Inc. has once again recognized our consistent growth and dedication to the emergency management community,” said Nadia Butler, ESi President and Chief Executive Officer. “I would also like to thank all of the employees of ESi and our vendors and partners around the world who made this possible."
Since its inception in 1996, ESi has achieved its stellar growth primarily through word-of-mouth referrals. Today, ESi offers a range of software products that include WebEOC, WebEOC Mapper Professional, and WebEOC Resource Manager, that are used at many federal agencies, more than 25 states, and over 250 county and municipal emergency operations centers, hospitals, airlines, public utilities, nuclear power facilities, universities, and corporations worldwide.
Towns and counties across southern California are turning to the Web to host emergency management platforms. Web-based systems allow a broad range of agencies to share information, such as the location of evacuation shelters and appeals for needed supplies as well as to access disaster plans and hold video conferences.
After the San Diego region was criticized for a lack of coordination in dealing with the 2003 wildfire disaster, San Diego County set up a system called WebEOC, which was put to use in subsequent wildfire seasons. The platform “allows users to share information and get the big picture,” says Marcy Metz, chief of Emergency Medical Services for San Diego County. “It’s really been a tremendous help.” Read more...
Roslyn Viterbo, Emergency Management Coordinator, interviewed Cynthia Nikolai, Intern in the Miami-Dade County Department of Emergency Management.
Roslyn: You’re studying at Notre Dame, what prompted you to come to the Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management?
Cynthia: I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science and the research needs of my dissertation, “Designing a Virtual Emergency Operations Center (EOC),” warranted that I embed myself in a functional EOC. I explored many options and based on its reputation and achievements chose the Miami-Dade EOC. Read more...
During the Awards Banquet at the WebEOC User Conference on May 20, 2010, a surprise award was presented to the ESi Customer Support Team from the Kentucky Department for Public Health.
Drew Chandler, IT/Communications Manager, and Brad Learn, Chemical/Radiation Preparedness Coordinator for the Kentucky Department for Public Health presented the award, which included a Certificate of Appreciation signed by Commissioner William D. Hacker, M.D., and a Louisville Slugger baseball bat inscribed with the words, “ESi WebEOC Support Group –Thanks for hitting a home run every time we call. KY Dept. for Public Health.” Read more...
