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CONSTANT Supports Inclusive Evacuation Planning Guide

(Torrance, CA) August 16, 2023 – CONSTANT is proud to announce that we recently worked with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to develop a Guide for Integrated Evacuation Planning for Jurisdictions and Individuals with Access and Functional Needs (AFN). The Guide is now available on Cal OES’s Office of Access and …

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Navigating Catastrophic Flooding in the Era of Climate Change

Rising temperatures that result from climate change are contributing to widespread changes in weather patterns across the U.S. and broader world. Extreme weather events are happening more frequently and are increasing in severity. While scientists continue to uncover the direct link between climate change and changing weather patterns, what we have experienced in recent years …

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CONSTANT Announces Industry-Leading Advisory Board with Four Luminaries

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

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

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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