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 …
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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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 …
Adapting to Extreme Heat: Tips for Individuals and Organizations Read More »
On April 21, 2021 the CONSTANT team presented a virtual session on Crisis Communications. This two-hour Continuity Working Group Session was hosted by the Federal Executive Board. This session was facilitated by Michelle Constant, Jason Ferguson, and Gina Apruzzese. It covered a range of integral components for planning and executing effective crisis communications. The PDF …
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