CAMO by Cox Research: Revolutionizing Flood-Ready Control Panels

In regions prone to flooding, electrical infrastructure is one of the most vulnerable and expensive assets to protect. Most electrical control panels are built to stay put, but when storms hit and waters rise, those panels are left to ruin. FEMA typically requires elevated platforms for post-disaster replacement panels, often mounted 30 feet in the air, making them hard to access and expensive to maintain.

We asked the question: What if you could simply remove the most sensitive parts of a control panel in under a minute before disaster strikes?

This thought led Cox Research to invent a plug-and-play control panel that can be disassembled in under a minute. The Control Assembly Mitigation Option (CAMO),  allows he most expensive and critical electronics, like SCADA systems, battery backups, and data radios, to be safely removed and stored before floodwaters arrive. After the flood waters recede, CAMO allows for easy re-assembly (you can rinse the enclosure, reinsert the panel) and get systems running again, sometimes in less than 24 hours.

FEMA approved this system after Hurricane Katrina, not just because it prevents damage, but because it reduces repeat costs. Cities only need to buy the full panel once, and the reusable CAMO bucket system means quick recovery, safer operations, and significant long-term savings. 

Real Results in St. Bernard Parish

In St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, one of the hardest-hit regions during Katrina, Cox Research installed CAMO systems across critical infrastructure. The design’s ability to operate in both normal and emergency mode, coupled with pressure-equalizing vent/drain features, made it the ideal solution.

Multiple benefits include:

  • No need for elevated platforms

  • Rapid installation and replacement

  • Easier, safer maintenance

  • Lockable, weatherproof NEMA 4X enclosures

  • Quick turnaround on spares and refurbished components

  • UL Listed and made in the USA

During hurricane season, preparation is everything. Communities in flood-prone areas know that the right tools can mean the difference between prolonged outages and a quick return to normalcy. CAMO is not just a product; it is the smart choice and investment for coastal cities to ensure essential systems can recover as fast as possible.

To learn more about these control panel options, visit coxresearch.com or visit our YouTube channel here.

Chris Cox