With the arrival of May, C&A welcomes Building Safety Month (BSM). This month focuses on reinforcing the need for individuals, families, and businesses to adopt modern, model building codes. We also recognize that a strong…
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New Storm Surge Maps to Put More Information in the Hands of Community Members
Although hurricane season in the Atlantic doesn’t begin until June 1st, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) recently made an announcement that will have a major impact on community preparedness. With this hurricane season the NHC…
Active Shooter Incident
On April 2nd, 2014, Fort Hood, Texas was once again struck by an active shooter incident. A soldier, reportedly suffering from behavioral health and mental health issues was identified as the shooter after taking four…
The California Army National Guard: Minutemen of Emergency Management
The California Army National Guard has many roles in the security of our nation. The term minutemen was used during the revolutionary war to label hand-picked elite forces that were highly mobile and could assemble…
What to Look for in a Consulting Firm
Searching for a consulting company can be a daunting task. In Emergency Management, finding an organization that has the best practices, such as: experience, availability, and responsiveness to a client can be difficult. At Constant…
Family Assistance Center Planning: What Airlines Need to Know
Flight 214: According to the National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Family Assistance Plan for Aviation Disasters, air carriers are required to meet the needs of aviation disaster victims and their families. Crisis intervention, victim identification and…
Asiana Airlines fined $500,000 for not activating a Family Assistance Center
Did you know? Asiana Airlines was fined $500,000 for not activating a Family Assistance Center (FAC) after the plane crash last year in San Francisco. The fine, issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, was…