Planning

Our Approach

We specialize in delivering comprehensive planning services that are tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse sectors, including government, critical infrastructure, private industry, and nonprofits.

Our expertise spans the entire emergency management lifecycle—preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation—helping organizations build resilience and respond effectively to a wide range of threats and hazards (e.g., natural, technological, and human-caused). 

We utilize innovative tools, including Geospatial Information System (GIS) mapping, scenario-based modeling, and stakeholder engagement platforms, to develop plans that are data-driven, inclusive, and operationally sound. Our process is collaborative, ensuring that stakeholders at all levels contribute to and have ownership of the final product.   

Core Planning Services 

• Emergency Operations Planning (EOP): We design actionable and scalable EOPs that guide organizations through all-hazard response scenarios. Our plans ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry standards while remaining adaptable to your specific needs. 

• Comprehensive Emergency Management Planning (CEMP): Our team develops comprehensive CEMPs that outline actionable strategies to prepare for, respond to, and recover from various types of emergencies. Our CEMPs expand on Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) by addressing all phases of emergency management, helping organizations navigate the complex challenges posed by diverse threats and hazards.

• Continuity Planning: We create continuity plans to ensure essential functions can continue during and after a disruption. Our strategies help organizations maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime. 

• Resiliency Planning: Leveraging best practices and advanced data analysis, we support resiliency planning to reduce risks and protect lives, property, and infrastructure. From hazard identification to grant applications, we help secure funding and build safer communities. 

• Recovery Planning: Hagerty excels in pre- and post-disaster recovery planning—providing clear frameworks ahead of disasters to ensure effective decision-making that enables quick restoration of services and understanding of roles/responsibilities to establish priorities and considerations unique to the community impacted post-disaster. We emphasize sustainable recovery and leverage federal, state, and private funding sources. 

• Integrated Risk Management: Our risk management strategies assess vulnerabilities across sectors, integrating findings into organizational planning to prioritize preparedness and mitigation efforts effectively. 

Industry-Specific Expertise 

• Government and Nonprofits: Providing local, state, tribal, and territorial governments with comprehensive disaster planning and federal compliance guidance, ensuring robust emergency management capabilities. 

• Private Sector: Developing business continuity plans, conducting risk assessments, and implementing incident management systems to protect employees, assets, and operations from a wide range of threats. 

• Energy: Helping utilities enhance resilience through programmatic buildout, planning, and risk assessments, addressing vulnerabilities and interdependencies to minimize and manage service disruptions and effectively respond during crises. 

• Water and Wastewater: Supporting water utilities with emergency response plans, risk mitigation strategies, and compliance with federal regulations to safeguard critical infrastructure and community health. 

• Transportation: Designing comprehensive plans for transportation networks, including airports, ports, and transit systems, to enhance preparedness, ensure continuity, and minimize disruptions during emergencies. 

• Active Threat: Developing plans that outline activities that must occur after an active threat event across the full life cycle from pre-incident readiness (e.g., threat assessments) to recovery (e.g., donations management, family assistance).  

• Healthcare: Crafting customized emergency and surge plans for hospitals, health systems, and public health entities, ensuring compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and The Joint Commission standards while prioritizing patient and staff safety. 

• Institutions of Higher Education: Designing a myriad of planning tools and resources for institutions of higher education to address challenges, considering the unique considerations and priorities of the academic environment.  

Why Hagerty? 

With decades of experience, we are trusted by clients nationwide to deliver practical, actionable, and innovative planning solutions. Whether it is preparing for the next hurricane season, addressing technological risks, or responding to emerging threats, our team is committed to helping you succeed in today’s unpredictable environment.