Nicole Christensen

CONSTANT Announces Industry-Leading Advisory Board with Four Luminaries

July 24, 2023 / Corporate, Press Releases

CONSTANT’s Advisory Board Members Bring Expertise in Key Areas that Enhance and Accelerate Strategic Growth and Mission Execution   Torrance, California, July 21, 2023 – Constant Associates (CONSTANT) today announces four industry luminaries to serve on its Board of Advisors. The Advisory Board will actualize a remarkable opportunity to influence the growth, strategic positioning, and …

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The Impacts of Extreme Heat on Vulnerable Populations: How Emergency Managers Can Prepare Now

June 20, 2023 / Emergency Management

As summer begins, it is a reminder for emergency managers to review heat-related plans to mitigate potential impacts, especially among vulnerable populations. The 1995 Chicago heatwave, which killed over 700 people, remains a stark reminder of the impacts extreme heat can have on disproportionately impacted populations, especially low-income, older adults, and minority communities.   Extreme …

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The Outlook for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season for Emergency Management

August 9, 2023 / Emergency Management

As the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season commenced on June 1 and runs through November 30, the NOAA predicts a season that is ‘near-normal.’ Forecasters anticipate somewhere between 12 and 17 total named storms, including 5 to 9 which become hurricanes and 1 to 4 which are major hurricanes (category 3, 4, or 5). At time …

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Adapting to Extreme Heat: Tips for Individuals and Organizations

May 8, 2023 / Emergency Management

Climate change continues to exacerbate extreme, frequent, and prolonged heat waves across the U.S., which contribute to severe health consequences, such as heat stroke, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease. In the U.S., there are approximately 67,000+ emergency department visits each year due to heat, with 9,000+ people on average being hospitalized. And while the CDC …

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CONSTANT Announces Award of USGS ShakeAlert Technical Engagement Implementation Plan

May 8, 2023 / Awards, Press Releases

(Torrance, CA) May 8, 2023 – the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has selected CONSTANT for a contract to develop and execute a ShakeAlert Technical Engagement Implementation Plan. The USGS currently operates the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system (EEW) for California, Oregon, and Washington. CONSTANT will craft an action plan for USGS to implement to …

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