by Rebecca Alwine | Sep 12, 2018 | CCS Blog, Preparedness
Hurricane Florence is making headlines across the world, and there are several other storms currently forming. We’re officially in the throes of hurricane season. You may be thinking, but if it already started, what can I do now? The answer is everything. It’s... 
by Rebecca Alwine | May 24, 2018 | CCS Blog
Emergency preparedness, even that of an organization, cannot be deemed complete without a discussion of food. FEMA suggests having enough food and water for each person, ideally enough for up to two weeks. That hardly seems reasonable for an office building or a... 
by Rebecca Alwine | May 22, 2018 | CCS Blog, Flash Flooding
In 2017, the United States experienced one of the worst years of natural disasters in history. From floods to fires, there were catastrophes at every turn. Some of these floods are expected when hurricanes strike. But, as the weather turns warmer, areas that are... 
by Rebecca Alwine | May 17, 2018 | CCS Blog
Interestingly enough, one of the earliest proponents of women in emergency management was none other than First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. She persuaded her husband to appoint Florence Kerr to find a way to utilize women in the war effort, and the two women were... 
by Rebecca Alwine | May 15, 2018 | CCS Blog, Preparedness
With the slightly warmer weather and the increasing amount of sun, many families and organizations are moving toward spring and even summer. But within that first week of outside temperatures rising, most people realize they need to do a little spring cleaning. CCS...
The 4 P’s of CMS Emergency Preparedness Policies and Procedures
