In a crisis, calling 9-1-1 is automatic. The next call requires a little more thought

One rarely hears inspiring stories of objectivity during a crisis. Frankly, that’s not the general temperament of human nature. We are not wired for calm, objective reaction to unexpected stress. Danger and disaster pump humans full of adrenalin and set off the fight or flight response. These survival instincts are as old as life itself.

Understanding human nature, it only makes sense to bring in people trained and disciplined in objective scientific analysis as quickly as possible when disaster strikes. S-E-A professionals make no pretense at being first responders, neither do you.