Connect Consulting Services delivers holistic, cost effective, and time effective Emergency Management & Business Continuity Planning Services

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Trainings, Drills, & Exercises since 2017

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We have the power to be prepared for emergencies and disasters, and we’re doing something about it

We prepare organizations throughout the United States to be disaster resilient as they prepare, respond, and recover from an emergency. We are specialists in guiding our clients through an interactive planning process as we build EP program infrastructure, produce customized emergency operations and business continuity plans, and tailored training and exercise programs.

Emergency Planning

  • Emergency Management Planning
  • Hazard Vulnerability Analysis
  • All hazards emergency operations planning
  • Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning
  • Medical Surge Planning

Business Continuity Planning

  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessment
  • IT and disaster recovery planning

Virtual Trainings

  • Surviving an Active Shooter Incident
  • Incident Command System
  • Infection Control
  • Medical Surge Planning
  • Workplace Violence
  • Disaster Mental Health

CMS Emergency Preparedness Compliance

Whether you have never been surveyed or making changes after an unsatisfactory review, these resources are your lifeline. Our experts have backgrounds in FQHC, RuralHealth Centers, Indian Health Centers, SNF and other health care facilities. We understand your unique concerns and are here to hold your hand and get you through with flying colors.

We offer tools, strategies, and implementation to cover all aspects of a complete CMS Emergency Preparedness Compliance Program.

Drill and Exercise Facilitation

We pride ourselves in offering our clients peace of mind by helping them prepare for, learn the skills to respond to and recover from disaster — all through our effective emergency management planning and training services. We provide the knowledge and abilities to cover the bases of engaging, preparing, and recovering from disaster.

Disaster Response Cadre

Our team of trained individuals is poised and ready to serve in any capacity your organization needs for disaster support. 

Learning Management Systems

Connect Consulting Services provides Learning Management Systems (LMS) for your organization to train your staff on various Emergency Management and Business Continuity topics. Teach your staff how to conduct a Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA), Business Impact Analysis (BIA), complete an After-Action Report (AAR), and more! Our LMSes are customizable to meet your organization’s unique needs. Perfect for Associations and Coalitions.

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Our Emergency Preparedness Builder is the template you’ve been searching for!

Emergency Preparedness BUILDER

What We Do

What do we do? It’s simple really. We ENGAGE with your organization to launch or enhance your emergency management program. We PREPARE your entire team for disaster preparedness through necessary planning and trainings. And we help your organization RECOVER from disasters through innovative tools, support, and technical assistance.

Connect Consulting Services takes a holistic approach to emergency management, business continuity, and disaster recovery. We support our clients to prepare for, learn the skills to respond to, and recover from disaster through our customized and effective emergency preparedness planning, training and exercise services.

Our Mission

We prepare organizations throughout the United States to be disaster resilient as they prepare, respond, and recover from an emergency. We are specialists in guiding our clients through an interactive planning process as we build EP program infrastructure, produce customized emergency operations and business continuity plans, and tailored training and exercise programs.

Fail spectacularly. Use drills and exercises to fail spectacularly. That way you can correct eveything before the real emergency or disaster.
- Nora O'Brien

What They’re Saying About Us

“Nora O’Brien was a leader in emergency preparedness for community health centers in California and across the nation. As a participant in national workgroups, learning and development meetings, and national conferences Nora was a mentor to many colleagues leading the way in emergency management for health centers across the country.”
Amanda Wilkins

formerly served as Program Coordinator, Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association

“Nora is a nationally recognized leader in emergency management planning for community clinics. She has served on many federal, state and local workgroups to represent community clinics in emergency management planning, response, and recovery efforts. She is a strong leader and highly values participation and collaborative decision-making.”
Cheryl Starling

Pandemic Influenza Project Manager, California Department of Public Health

“Nora is a nationally recognized leader in emergency management planning for community clinics. She has served on many federal, state and local workgroups to represent community clinics in emergency management planning, response, and recovery efforts. She is a strong leader and highly values participation and collaborative decision-making.”
Ellen Brown

formerly served as Health Policy Analyst, Alameda Health Consortium

Certifications & Awards

 

 

  • CMAS Award# 4-18-03-0723B, California Department of General Services certified Small Business Supplier #2007001 
  • Certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) by the California Public Utilities Commission #21000025
  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) the California Department of Transportation – 50641
  • SMUD SEED Vendor
  • 2021 Business of the Year by CA Capital Development Corp.
  • 2018 Sacramento Woman-Owned Business of the Year