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Apr 22, 2026

Your Plan Is Only as Good as Its Worst Assumption

Apr 22, 2026

Frameworks vs. plans in crisis management, real-time outage data during Winter Storm Fern, Inc. Regionals three years running, and open positions at BES.

Apr 22, 2026

Oct 22, 2025

Leading Innovation in Grid Intelligence with Ting Insights

Oct 22, 2025

BES partners with Whisker Labs to deliver real-time power outage data, expands the executive consulting team, and enters IAEM 2025 as a top-tier Driving Partner.

Oct 22, 2025

Jun 18, 2025

Confident Resilience: How BES Is Handling Hurricane Season

Jun 18, 2025

BES partners with FloodMapp for hurricane season readiness, Craig Fugate and Greg Brunelle on situational awareness, open EM positions, and why one-size-fits-all fails.

Jun 18, 2025

Nov 4, 2024

It's Preparedness Season: National Preparedness Month Recap and IAEM 2024

Nov 4, 2024

BES partners with FloodMapp for hurricane season readiness, Craig Fugate and Greg Brunelle on situational awareness, open EM positions, and why one-size-fits-all fails.

Nov 4, 2024

Sep 10, 2024

What Every Emergency Manager Needs to Know About Emergency Alerts & Warnings

Sep 10, 2024

Join BES, the University at Albany, and FEMA IPAWS for a free virtual webinar on the social science behind effective emergency alerts — including wildfire warnings, missing persons alerts, jargon, and the Message Design Dashboard.

Sep 10, 2024

Featured

Apr 22, 2026

Your Plan Is Only as Good as Its Worst Assumption

Apr 22, 2026

Frameworks vs. plans in crisis management, real-time outage data during Winter Storm Fern, Inc. Regionals three years running, and open positions at BES.

Apr 22, 2026

Oct 22, 2025

Leading Innovation in Grid Intelligence with Ting Insights

Oct 22, 2025

BES partners with Whisker Labs to deliver real-time power outage data, expands the executive consulting team, and enters IAEM 2025 as a top-tier Driving Partner.

Oct 22, 2025

Jun 18, 2025

Confident Resilience: How BES Is Handling Hurricane Season

Jun 18, 2025

BES partners with FloodMapp for hurricane season readiness, Craig Fugate and Greg Brunelle on situational awareness, open EM positions, and why one-size-fits-all fails.

Jun 18, 2025

Nov 4, 2024

It's Preparedness Season: National Preparedness Month Recap and IAEM 2024

Nov 4, 2024

BES partners with FloodMapp for hurricane season readiness, Craig Fugate and Greg Brunelle on situational awareness, open EM positions, and why one-size-fits-all fails.

Nov 4, 2024

Sep 10, 2024

What Every Emergency Manager Needs to Know About Emergency Alerts & Warnings

Sep 10, 2024

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Inc. Names Bent Ear Solutions to Its 2026 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Mid-Atlantic

BES ranks on Inc. Regionals Mid-Atlantic list for the third consecutive year, driven by growth in GIS consulting and data services.

What happens when your emergency plan's assumptions fail mid-crisis? Jim Featherstone draws on three decades of experience to answer that question.

Deploying Real-Time Power Grid Intelligence during Winter Storm Fern

Learn how, during Winter Storm Fern, BES published Ting Insights’ hyper-granular outage data in a freely accessible Esri ArcGIS dashboard.

Before you sign up for another platform, software, or AI solution, map your workflows. Learn how a process-first approach turns existing tools into faster, clearer decisions when minutes matter.

Why Power Outage Data from Ting Insights Is the Right Choice for Emergency Managers

Get earlier, street-level outage signals—GIS-ready—so your EOC can act faster, target the most vulnerable, and move from awareness to action.

Signal over noise: what consulting should actually look like.

Tired of consultants selling ‘signal’ while delivering noise? Craig Fugate explains how to spot the real operators—the ones who cut through clutter, tell hard truths, and leave results, not slide decks.

The Future of Crisis Management Solutions: Tailored to Unique Requirements and Built to Go Beyond Situational Awareness

Discover why Craig Fugate and the BES team argue that real crisis readiness goes far beyond one-size-fits-all software.

BES Expands Executive Consulting Team with Utility Industry Leaders

BES expands its Executive Consulting Team with top leaders from utilities joining experts from FEMA, law enforcement, and EM.

What Leading the Papal Visit Taught Me About Real Emergency Management, Preparedness, Logistics, and Everything in Between

Behind the scenes of the Philadelphia 2015 Papal visit, Samantha Phillips reveals how real emergency management is built on logistics, coordination, and community-first leadership.

Responding Isn’t Enough: Reflections on Life in Emergency Management

Craig Fugate shares what Emergency Management Awareness Month is all about and why real readiness starts long before the storm hits.

Harnessing Ting Insights and GIS for Smarter Emergency Management

Learn how BES provides emergency managers with a clear, actionable picture of power disruptions by integrating Ting’s real-time outage data with GIS.

Breadcrumbs and Red Flags: Spotting Danger Before It Hits

In today’s world, threat’s aren’t always easily visible, they can surface quietly online. Learn how BES helps clients see them coming before it's too late.

Smart Maps, Safer Officials: How GIS Can Help Safeguard Public Servants in Moments of Crisis

Mike King demonstrates how GIS can give public safety teams the clarity and speed they need to stay one step ahead.

Situational Awareness: The Foundation of Effective Emergency Management

Explore former FEMA admin. Craig Fugate’s insights on how situational awareness empowers emergency managers.

If You’ve Seen one Ops Center, Then You’ve Seen one Ops Center

CEO & Co-Founder Chris McIntosh weighs the pros and cons of one-size-fits-all and custom-tailored solutions in Ops Centers.

Bridging Technology and Decision-Making in Emergency Management

Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate calls on organizations to address the gap between technology and decision-making.

Adapting to an Evolving Environment: A Guide to Wildfire Risk  Assessments for Utility Organizations

Ret. Fire Chief & Co-Founder Russ Johnson calls on electric utility organizations to enhance their wildfire resilience.

Achieving Efficiencies: Strengthening Federal Agencies’ Operations with BES

Learn how BES assists federal agencies nationwide to do more with less.

Strengthening Utility Resilience: How BES Supports Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program Initiatives

BES announces a continued commitment to enhancing resilience in utility organizations nationwide.

Re-Thinking Situational Awareness: Optimizing Emergency Management with Comprehensive Operational Awareness

BES challenges organizations to re-think their situational awareness to improve resilience.

Using GIS to Fight Crime: Mapping Insights for Safer Communities

Discover how GIS can be leveraged to enhance law enforcement agencies.

Recognizing the Significance of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2024

In the wake of Helene and Milton, disaster risk reduction is more important than ever.

Enhancing Situational Awareness During National Preparedness Month

The role of situational awareness in preparedness is vital. Learn how BES' dynamic and custom tailored solutions improve preparedness for clients around the nation.

Adapting to FERC Order No. 2023: A Strategic Guide for Utility Executives

FERC Order No. 2023 is a complex challenge for many utility organizations. Learn how to effectively adapt and seize this unique opportunity.

FERC Order No. 2023: How to Adapt to a Changing Environment

Understand the reasoning behind FERC Order No. 2023 (RM22-14-000), what it means technically, and how to navigate this change.

The Unintended Impacts of Public Safety Power Shutoff Events

Discover how Public Safety Power Shutoffs, a vital wildfire mitigation tool, can impact affected community members.

When the Right Piece is Missing, Build Your Own!

Learn how to leverage Esri JavaScript SDK to efficiently create and customize web mapping applications using its extensive library of classes and widgets.

Futureproofing Your Technology Investments

Learn how BES can help you prepare for the future and get the most out of your technology investments.

Post-Storm Electrical Safety: Essential Tips for National Electrical Safety Month

Learn essential tips to stay safe after storms and natural disasters.

Celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Emergency Response

To honor these overlooked heroes behind the headset, BES’ own Mike King shares an incredible personal story detailing how a 911 telecommunicator saved his life while on the force.

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