Public Entities

Public solutions with private-sector precision.

Ambler Advisory partners with public agencies at the local, state, and federal levels to deliver strategic, data-driven solutions that meet evolving operational, regulatory, and community needs.

  • Program Development

    Building and strengthening emergency management programs that are scalable, measurable, and aligned with national standards.

    • Design and customization of standards-aligned program frameworks that connect plans, operations, and assessments into cohesive, sustainable programs.

    • Development and definition of internal policies that support continuity, safety, and emergency readiness to ensure alignment with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements.

    • Leading strategic planning initiatives that help agencies expand mission impact, reach new sectors, and innovate within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

    • Maintenance of sustainable program operations and supplementing internal resilience roles as needed.

  • Plan Development

    Designing, evaluating, and refining strategic planning frameworks that help agencies anticipate, withstand, and recover from a wide range of disruptions.

    • Emergency Operations Planning to establish command structures, coordination strategies, and operational procedures to help agencies respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies.

    • Emergency Action and Response Plans development aligned with workplace safety standards and activities required to maintain compliance and navigate all hazards.

    • Guiding jurisdictions and institutions through FEMA-compliant hazard mitigation planning, including risk analysis, public outreach, and strategy development.

    • Creating forward-looking strategic plans that bridge vision and execution, aligning emergency management goals with operational priorities and stakeholder needs.

    • Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government Planning to ensure continuity of mission-essential functions and leadership succession under any circumstance, tailored to your agency or organizational structure.

    • Supporting long-term recovery by creating plans that integrate economic, environmental, and social considerations, designed to transition smoothly from response to recovery.

    • Promulgation support with the appropriate authorities as dictated by the jurisdiction.

  • Training & Exercises

    Delivering interactive, HSEEP-aligned training and exercise services that enhance response capabilities, interagency coordination, and overall organizational preparedness.

    • Facilitating scenario-based workshops and table-top exercises designed to build awareness, refine decision-making, and test roles and responsibilities.

    • Developing and facilitating functional drills that test procedures, systems, and communications across command and field operations.

    • Leading high-fidelity, multi-agency exercises that simulate real-world incidents to evaluate response, logistics, and interoperability under pressure.

    • Delivery of custom training programs on topics such as emergency response, continuity, healthcare preparedness, and tactical operations, tailored to your teams and risks.

  • Emergency Response & EOC Activation

    Supporting emergency operations through embedded and virtual response services and coordinating with leadership and stakeholders to maintain continuity and protect communities.

    • Virtual and on-the-ground support during incidents, including planning, situational awareness, operational coordination, and documentation.

    • Augmenting response capacity through embedded EOC support, including IAP development, incident briefings, and data dashboard management.

  • Disaster Recovery

    Guiding clients through the full recovery lifecycle—from immediate damage assessments to long-term redevelopment and after-action reporting—ensuring alignment with funding sources, regulatory frameworks, and local priorities.

    • Virtual or in-person, direct oversight of disaster recovery operations, supporting coordination, documentation, compliance, and strategic planning efforts.

    • Thorough damage assessments to inform recovery strategy, enable FEMA reimbursement, and guide redevelopment priorities across sectors.

    • Facilitation of after-action processes to identify gaps, capture lessons learned, and produce actionable improvement plans to guide next steps.

Whether supporting emergency management initiatives, modernizing legacy systems, or providing experienced staff augmentation, our team brings a nimble, mission-focused approach rooted in public-sector best practices. We understand the complexity of government operations, and we deliver clarity, compliance, and capacity exactly where it’s needed most.

We partner with the following local, state, and federal entities:

  • City and County administrations.

  • Emergency Management and Public Safety agencies.

  • Departments of Transportation, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and Finance.

  • Health and Human Services agencies.

  • IT and Technology offices.

  • Port Authorities and Airport commissions.

  • Public Infrastructure and Facilities Management.

  • Transit agencies.

  • School Districts and Higher Education Institutions.

  • Redevelopment and Planning authorities.

  • Public-private partnerships and Intergovernmental Organizations.

  • And more.

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