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Witt O’Brien’s Mission
Create innovative and cost-effective solutions that allow our
clients to control the outcome of events by reducing the risks
and consequences.
About Witt O’Brien’s
 Witt O’Brien’s is the gold standard in our industry. We are unique in that
our leadership and staff have led the response and recovery efforts of
the most historic disasters and incidents over the past 30 years.
 Witt O’Brien’s employs grant specialists with extensive knowledge of
DHS/FEMA grant sources and deadlines, the application processes,
evaluation criteria and strategies to increase grant funding.
 Witt O’Brien’s global reputation, credibility and independence enables
leaders planning for a large event or confronting complex incidents to
call on us for Independent Assessments and After-Action Reports,
ensuring better systems are in place and lessons learned are applied and
implemented.
Industries We Serve
 Aerospace
 Pharmaceuticals
 Agriculture
 Pipelines
 Chemicals
 Oil and gas
 Energy
 Retail
 Financial
 Shipping
 Healthcare
 Transportation
 Insurance
 State/Local Governments
 Marine
 Manufacturing
 Mining
 Fabrication
 Sports/Entertainment
Office Locations
Compliance / Plan Development
 Regulatory Plans: Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures
(SPCC); Dock Operations; Storm Water; Facility and Vessel
Response
 Non-Regulatory Plans: BCP, COOP/COG, Crisis Management and
Communications, Pandemic, Security and Tactical Response
 Assessments: Regulatory Compliant and Operationally Effective
Training
 Private and Open Enrollment Courses:
 NIMS ICS 100/200/300, Executive Level and Section Specific
 HAZWOPER
 Facility and Corporate Security Officer (FSO, CSO)
 Crisis Management
 Media and Public Engagement
Exercises
 Equipment Deployment Drills
 Tabletop Exercises/Discussion-Based Exercises
 Operations-Based Functional Exercises
 Crisis Management and Communications Exercises
 NIMS, PREP and HSEEP Compliant
Public Health
 Pandemic Planning/Implementation
 Emergency Public Information/Warning
 Medical Material Management and Distribution
 Medical Countermeasure Dispensing
 Fatality Management
Security Services
 Security Program Management
 Homeland Security Grants
 Security Assessments, Audits, Plans, Training and Exercises
 Combining Security and Oil Spill Response
 CSO Web-Based Application
Vessel Services
 OPA 90 Qualified Individual and Spill Management Team Compliance
 Vessel Response Plan Development and Management
 Regulatory Compliance Updates and Circulars
 24/7 Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)
 EPA Vessel General Permit
Government Relations
 Lobbying
 Representation
 Marketing Representation
 Strategic Counsel
 Monitoring and Analysis
 Coalition Development and
Management
 Public Affairs
 Crisis Communications
 Business Development
Crisis Communications
 Communications Audits and Assessments
 Crisis Communications Plans and Social Media Strategies
 Spokesperson and Public Engagement Training and Exercises
 Daily Public Affairs and Issue Management Support
 Delivered by Professional and Experienced Communicators
Response Services
 Logistics Management and Planning
 Response Cost Documentation
 Geographic Information System (GIS)/Data Analysis
 After-Action Analyses and Evaluations
 Crisis and Critical Incident Management
24/7 Command Center
 Based in Slidell, LA with backup center in Houston, TX
 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management
 Staff Augmentation
 Experienced Qualified Individuals and Watch Standers
 Latest Technology
Emergency and Crisis Management
 Experience in some of the largest, most complex emergencies; over
1,500/year
 Government and Private Response Teams
 Experienced Practitioners of the NIMS Incident Command System
 Hands-on Experience in Strategic and Tactical Decision Making
 Complete Outsourced Emergency Management
Disaster Recovery
 Disaster Recovery Plans
 Emergency Management
 Financial Recovery and Program
Consulting
Planning, Training and Exercises  Managing your FEMA or FHWA
reimbursement
 Debris Management. Monitoring
and Planning
 Insurance Recovery
Hazard Mitigation
 Staff Augmentation with qualified experts
 Design and Implementation of a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
 Development of a documentation management system to meet all federal
and state requirements
 Project evaluation and review
 Explicit guidance on assistance with grant program/project close-out and
audits
An electronic debris management solution is a securely hosted, multidevice supported, web-enabled system. It integrates the best of the
breed technology, tools, server infrastructure, hand-held devices and a
web portal to simplify the basic tasks of managing debris monitoring
and removal, contracts management and office operations.
ePlanPro® was developed based on decades of response and contingency
planning experience using the latest technology and strategy to meet
industry processes and documentation requirements. Today, ePlanPro ®
is a robust system that adapts to many types of plans in national, agencyapproved formats. When format changes are mandated, ePlanPro ®
makes it easy to keep all plans fully compliant, current and continually
linked.
CommandPro ® is used by the world's most experienced and
knowledgeable emergency preparedness team. The software is most
noted for its universal access and complete integration. This enables
first responders, government agencies and private industries the
ability to respond faster and have greater control over resources.
PIER™ is a web-based crisis communications platform designed to
facilitate the development, approval and dissemination of your most
critical information during times of crisis. PIER™ puts everything a
communicator or communications team needs into a single, integrated,
easy-to-use, secure online communications solution accessible 24/7.
CrisisPro™ is a secure, strategic management tool for crisis
management that allows for executive briefing, facilitating meetings,
stakeholder management and assigning and tracking issues and
actions.
Our Affiliates
LINK Associates International:
Delivering realistic simulations, dynamic training and expert
consultancy, with tailored services in:
 Experiential learning
 Crisis management
 Emergency management
 Safety management
 Crisis communications
 Business continuity
Our Affiliates
O’Brien’s do Brasil:
In 2011, O’Brien’s and Brazil’s EnvironPact and OceanPact, formed a
joint venture named O’Brien’s do Brasil SA. The joint venture
provides all of its parent company’s consulting, emergency and
environmental services for international oil companies and other
industrial sectors operating throughout Brazil.
 Preparing Regulatory Plans
 Instructing Emergency and Crisis Training
 Communications Solutions
 Conducting Exercises
 Assisting and Managing Incident Response
Our Affiliates
Witt Associates do Brasil:
In 2011, Witt Associates formed Witt Associates do Brasil Consultoria
Ltda. The new company offers consulting, business
contingency/continuity planning, emergency and risk management
services to companies and governmental agencies in Brazil.
 Risk Management
 Emergency Management Planning
 Business Continuity Planning
 Training Exercises