Our Capabilities Statement
Company Overview
Emergency Response and Global Security Solutions, LLC (ERGSS) is a premier consulting firm delivering expert solutions in emergency management, security, public health, GIS/data analytics, and grant management. Grounded in decades of experience supporting FEMA, the Department of Homeland Security, and local jurisdictions, we equip organizations with the strategies, training, data tools, and operational support needed to tackle complex challenges—both domestic and international.
Our mission is clear: provide client-centered, sustainable solutions that enhance readiness, streamline operations, secure critical funding, and build long-term resilience.
Led by Director of Operations Joel Yonkman, a nationally recognized emergency management leader with more than 35 years of frontline and strategic experience, ERGSS brings a unique depth of expertise to every engagement. Joel’s background as a Paramedic Supervisor, Tactical Medical Commander, and Project Manager for a federal disaster response initiative informs our hands-on, data-driven approach to preparedness, recovery, and crisis response.
Core Capabilities: Prepare. Respond. Recover. Mitigate.
Prepare
Success in emergency management begins with strategic preparation. ERGSS provides:
Comprehensive training rooted in the National Response Framework (NRF)
Operational and continuity planning aligned with ICS principles
Grant research and writing support for preparedness initiatives
Advanced GIS tools and data-informed planning models
Technology integration for emergency alerts, communications, and automation
Scenario-based instruction tailored by real-world experience
Through a combination of training, data analytics, and grant strategy, our team helps agencies enhance operational readiness and secure the resources necessary to support future preparedness.
Respond
In critical moments, precision and coordination are everything. ERGSS offers:
Deployment of Incident Management Teams (IMTs)
Surge staffing and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) augmentation
Real-time GIS-based impact analysis and resource tracking
Logistical support and field coordination for large-scale response
Tactical medical and critical infrastructure protection expertise
Data dashboards and analytics platforms for situational awareness
Rapid grant application support for emergency response funding
With federal disaster response leadership and GIS/data capabilities, ERGSS ensures fast, informed decision-making during high-pressure scenarios.
Recover
Rebuilding communities requires expertise and care. ERGSS supports:
Damage assessments and FEMA PA/IA program navigation
Grant management and compliance support to ensure efficient fund utilization
Economic and business impact analysis
GIS mapping for damage visualization and funding justification
Long-term community recovery strategy development
Public-private coordination and reporting support
Our data-driven approach helps agencies quantify needs, secure recovery funds, and design strategies that promote equity, efficiency, and long-term resilience.
Mitigate
The most effective disaster response is one that prevents emergencies from escalating. ERGSS helps agencies:
Conduct hazard, vulnerability, and risk assessments
Develop resilience-focused mitigation plans supported by grant funding
Implement GIS-based risk modeling to identify critical infrastructure at risk
Design and deploy smart security and automation systems
Write and manage Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and other mitigation-related proposals
ERGSS’s construction, technology, and emergency preparedness background supports the development of forward-thinking mitigation strategies that are both innovative and fundable.
Why ERGSS
Over 35 years of operational experience in national emergency response
Extensive work with FEMA, DHS, and high-stakes disaster environments
GIS, mapping, and analytics solutions for disaster response and planning
Proven expertise in grant research, writing, and full-cycle grant management
Rapid deployment of experts and scalable surge solutions
Proven success in multi-agency coordination, compliance, and resilience planning
