Tempest Planning

Disaster Management, Logistics, and Resilience Advisory

Partnering with governments and organizations to design, operationalize, and strengthen emergency management systems.

Competent planning leads to a confident response.

At Tempest Planning, we help governments and organizations translate strategy into operational reality. Our team brings expertise in disaster management, emergency logistics, and governance frameworks to design systems that strengthen preparedness, improve accountability, and build long-term resilience. Whether developing national frameworks, designing logistics systems, assessing programs, or building institutional capacity, we partner with clients to create high-readiness operations that protect communities and strengthen organizational performance.

Our Services

Planning

We develop practical plans, frameworks, and operational procedures that help governments and organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and complex emergencies.

Training and Capacity Building

We design and deliver customized training programs that ensure personnel at every level understand their role and can perform effectively when it matters most.

Exercise Design & Facilitation

We design and facilitate tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises that test plans, validate systems, strengthen coordination, and build operational confidence across agencies and partners.

Governance & Policy Frameworks

We support governments and organizations in developing the policy frameworks, coordination mechanisms, and governance structures needed to manage disaster risk, strengthen institutional capacity, and sustain long-term operational resilience.

Program Assessment & Systems Evaluation

We design assessment frameworks and evaluation systems that identify gaps, measure performance, and turn program data into actionable decisions — helping organizations continuously improve.

Disaster Logistics & Systems Design

We support governments and organizations in designing, operationalizing, and integrating disaster logistics systems — from warehouse frameworks and inventory strategies to national dispatch protocols and operational doctrine.

Customer Reviews

"We went to Tempest with only a vague idea of what we wanted to accomplish with our remote location water distribution project. They took the idea, developed a plan, and contacted all of the relevant authorities to make sure we were in compliance with all of the government regulations. They were worth it just for the research alone, but their plan exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend them and would gladly use them again!"

Robert Wardlaw

Director of Social Services

"Tempest Planning worked on several projects for us and I would gladly use them again. As a public health professional, I was impressed with their expertise and attention to detail. They took the time to understand our unique needs and always surprised us with the quality of their work without needing much guidance from us. As a busy organization, we definitely appreciated being able to confidently hand off some of our workload to them.

Dr. Emily Roberson

Disease Investigation Chief

Our recent projects

Central Asia Disaster Risk Management Assessment – Led multi-country assessments across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, strengthening disaster governance, coordination, and institutional capacity.
Taiwan Emergency Support Function (ESF) System Development – Supported the government in adapting and operationalizing the ESF framework through training, unified command exercises, and agency coordination planning.
Sri Lanka ICS Capacity Building and Action Planning Initiative – Supported USFS in facilitating a three-day national workshop focused on ICS principles, practical application, and strategic planning. Collaborated with national agencies to advance long-term capacity building and initiate development of a national ICS action plan.
Alternate Care Site Plan and Exercise Program – Developed operational frameworks and exercise programs to expand healthcare surge capacity.
Mass Casualty and Fatality Management Exercises – Facilitated tabletop and functional exercises to strengthen multi-agency medical and emergency coordination.
All-Hazards Emergency Response Plans – Produced comprehensive response and recovery plans for local and regional agencies.
Continuity of Operations Planning – Created continuity plans to sustain critical services during emergencies.
Bulk Water Distribution Planning – Developed an emergency water distribution framework that outlined logistics, coordination procedures, and regulatory compliance for serving remote communities during disruptions.
ICS 300/400 and EOC Management Courses – Delivered advanced training and exercise facilitation for command and coordination staff.

Why Partner with Us?

When you choose Tempest Planning, you’re choosing a partner that brings clarity, structure, and purpose to complex challenges.

Expertise Across Disciplines: Our team blends experience in public health, disaster management, global humanitarian logistics, monitoring and evaluation, etc. to strengthen systems, improve coordination, and enhance organizational resilience.

Tailored Solutions: We recognize that every organization operates in a unique context. Our strategies are customized to your goals, culture, and operational realities—ensuring solutions that work in practice, not just on paper.

Strategic Vision: We go beyond planning. From preparedness frameworks to evaluation systems, we design strategies that build capacity, improve accountability, and sustain long-term performance.

Collaborative Approach: Your team’s insight is invaluable. We work alongside you—facilitating, listening, and adapting—to co-create practical solutions that last.

Proven Results: Our portfolio spans projects across the United States, Asia, Pacific, and Central Asia, where we’ve helped agencies and organizations strengthen preparedness, coordination, and impact.

Commitment to Resilience: Every project we undertake contributes to safer, stronger, and more adaptable communities. Your mission becomes our shared priority.

Choosing Tempest Planning means partnering with a firm that combines experience, innovation, and integrity to help organizations prepare, perform, and improve with confidence.