Emergency management service (EMS) is an emergency preparedness program that is mandatory for an organization. These services are crucial for good corporate governance. It requires out-of-hospital treatment and transport to definitive care. In the majority of places, EMS can be summoned by the common public via emergency telephone number thereby putting them in contact with a control facility. These services include consulting services, training and simulation service, public information service, and emergency operation services.
Market Statistics:
The U.S. emergency management services market is expected to surpass US$ 23369.89 Mn in terms of value by the end of 2028.
Market Driver
Increasing terrorist and criminal activities across the U.S. is expected to propel the U.S. emergency management services market growth over the forecast period. Criminal activities such as mass shootings have increased significantly in the recent past. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in 2018, around 1.2 million violent crimes were reported, which includes murder, aggravated assault, robbery, etc. Furthermore, terrorist attacks have also increased across the country, which has made emergency management services necessary.
Market Opportunity
Technological advancements in communication infrastructure can present lucrative growth opportunities. Advancements in technology in communication infrastructure offer various opportunities for EMS solutions. The advent of high-speed internet, 4G LTE, IoT, and other technologies have made communication infrastructure more sophisticated and efficient. As a result of this, EMS solutions have become more effective. Key players in the market can capitalize on these opportunities by providing novel solutions and gain a competitive.
U.S. Emergency Management Services Market: Recent Developments
In March 2021, IBM Corporation, Hardware and Software provider launched the Watson Assistant System, for helping people to respond to COVID-19 related queries.
In August 2021, U.S. based Mutualink, Inc. technology provider launched LNK360. LNK360 is an intelligent platform which is use to establish incidence-based communications for public safety.
In April 2019, Chicago based startup HAAS and Oregon based emergency digital tool provider company Active911 announced partnership. Through this partnership, Active911 mobile app users can use the HAAS Alert Safety Cloud™ technology to automatically send digital alerts to nearby drivers and other emergency vehicles when responding to an emergency.
Major market players are involved in partners and collaborations, in order to gain a competitive edge in the market. For instance, in April 2020, Hagerty Consulting partnered with Kaufman Hall to help healthcare organizations implement COVID-19 recovery strategies.
Market Restraint
Uncertainty in government budget allocation is expected to hamper the U.S. emergency management services market growth over the forecast period. Decline in the U.S. government budget spending, budgetary priorities, changes in areas of spending, failure to approve U.S. government budgets on a timely basis, delays in contract awards, and procurement of grants and contract documentation are expected to hamper the U.S. emergency management services market growth in the near future.