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Read the latest news, trends, and resources – in all things emergency management, health security, healthcare preparedness, and emerging threats – authored by CONSTANT’s highly knowledgeable and experienced team members.

Emergency Management

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, …

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Emergency Management

Adapting to Extreme Heat: Tips for Individuals and Organizations

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 …

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Emerging Threats

Active Shooter Preparedness and Response Course

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 …

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Health Security

Mpox Update

Per the CDC, as of August 31, 2022, there were 18,989 total confirmed Mpox cases in the U.S., a number that many officials argue is …

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