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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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Active Shooter Preparedness and Response Course

January 8, 2024 / Emerging Threats, Resources and Tools

The course and three tools were originally prepared and used by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health. The course, as updated, is now being provided by Michael Melton, who can be reached at mike.melton@constantassociates.com or mmelton1@ca.rr.com.   The Active Shooter Preparedness and Response course is available to everyone for free on YouTube. Persons who have an account …

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