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We help government agencies and organizations prepare for familiar (and extraordinary) disasters that threaten public health.

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Expertise

Turning Research and Innovation Into Real-World Readiness

The Emerge Technologies team is led by Susan Aitkens, the company’s founder and President. Susan’s unique qualifications stem from her experience designing, conducting, and publishing research studies for the University of California; co-founding a company that developed innovative medical devices to improve human health; and more than 20 years of completing Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response projects on behalf of California state agencies and other organizations. She has deep expertise in state and national emergency management systems, capabilities assessment, plan development (ConOps and Operational), facilitation, education, and training.

Emergency Management Systems

Incident Command Systems (ICS)

Sector-Specific ICS

Standardized Emergency Management Systems (SEMS)

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Preparedness + Response Plans

California Public Health + Emergency Medical Operations Manual (EOM)

Disaster Behavioral Health Plan

Public Health + Medical ConOps for Nuclear Detonation

Wildfire Smoke

Training + Facilitation

Multi-Disciplinary Stakeholder Engagement

Capability Assessment + Gap Prioritization

State-Level Response Systems

Leadership Briefings

EXPERIENCE

Emerge Technologies has a proven track record with over 20 years of completing challenging projects.

California Public Health + Medical Emergency Operations Manual (EOM)

An all-hazards emergency response plan for California’s Public Health & Medical sector and response partners. The initial plan was completed and published in 2011; a significantly updated plan was completed in 2025. This plan establishes the foundational principles and standardized operational processes that form the basis of California’s response to Public Health & Medical incidents.

Wildfire Smoke Guidance for Public Health Officials

A comprehensive guidance document to inform Public Health officials regarding wildfire smoke.

California Patient Movement Plan

California’s first comprehensive plan for managing a large number of injured or ill individuals following a disaster that overwhelms the capacity of local, regional, or state healthcare facilities, including interface with the National Disaster Management System (NDMS).