Tempest Planning

Public Health, Disaster Management, and Evaluation Strategists

Partnering with organizations to strengthen systems, evaluate performance, and build resilience.

Competent planning leads to a confident response.

At Tempest Planning, we help organizations translate strategy into action. Our team combines expertise in public health, disaster management, and monitoring/evaluation to design systems that strengthen preparedness, improve accountability, and build resilience. Whether developing plans, assessing programs, or building capacity, we partner with clients to create resilient operations that protect people and strengthen organizational impact.

Our Services

Planning

We develop practical plans and procedures that help organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and public health emergencies.

Training

We deliver customized training that ensures every team member understands their role and can perform effectively during incidents.

Exercises

We design and facilitate exercises that test plans, strengthen coordination, and build confidence across agencies and partners.

Health Systems and Regulatory Planning

We help healthcare and public health organizations strengthen systems, maintain compliance, and ensure safe, reliable operations that meet regulatory standards.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Systems Assessment

We design M&E frameworks and data workflows that show what’s working — and what isn’t — to guide better decisions. We streamline reporting, standardize indicators, and turn program data into action.

Capacity Building

We strengthen organizational capacity through tailored programs that build skills, clarify processes, and improve readiness to meet mission goals.

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, and evaluation 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.