Amazon … As Disaster Relief Partner

Jul 22, 2019 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared,  Did you know

The Disaster Relief by Amazon Team partners with non-profit and government agencies all over the world so, when disaster strikes, Amazon sends requested supplies to the disaster area. <Read More>

Prepare Your Children for Emergencies

Jul 22, 2019 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared

Talking to your child about what to do in the event of an emergency is essential. <Read More>

Learn from the Mistakes We Made

Jun 23, 2019 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

Learn from our mistakes so you don't repeat them.  <Read More>

Baltimore is Hacked. How Much Trust Should We Put in Our Government and Agencies?

Jun 23, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Did you know

How much trust should we put in government officials? Odds are most public entities we rely on to keep us safe do the right thing. But it's not always the case.

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The Sad State of California Wildfire Evacuation Plans

Jun 23, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Did you know

Bloomberg News published an article that digs deep into the state of California's evacuation plans. Unfortunately, the conclusion is troubling. <Read More>

The Necessary Mobility Built Into the VLES GO-bag

Jun 23, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

A true emergency go-bag, properly stocked, weighs a minimum of 25 pounds. It's a lot of weight to transport. An ordinary knapsack or duffel bag is completely inadequate, regardless of your size or fitness level. <Read More>

The Earthquake Map that Shows Washington State's Vulnerable Buildings

Jun 23, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Did you know

The Cascadia Subduction can potentially unleash one of the most devastating earthquakes ever seen in the U.S. See which buildings represent the greatest risk. <Read More>

California Does Not Have an Earthquake Early Warning System Yet

May 19, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Did you know

Given the estimates of the cost of an earthquake in California, how can $30 million really matter? <Read More>

Food Preparedness

May 19, 2019 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared

No matter what size and quantity, growing your own food can help provide sustenance in emergency situations such as when a shelter-in-place order is issued. <Read More>

Evacuation Planning for Those with Special Needs

May 19, 2019 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared

Day-to-day life for someone with special needs can be challenging; facing an emergency evacuation may present even greater challenges.  <Read More>

The VLES GO-bag Exterior Laptop Compartment - Why?

Apr 21, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

Being able to slip your laptop into an exterior sleeve is much faster than opening a bag, any kind of bag, and finding a home. Speed and accessibility are critical. <Read More>

Google's Plans to Provide Internet Access - via Balloons - in a Bay Area Earthquake

Apr 21, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Did you know

Talk about preparedness. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Alphabet (Google's parent) has plans to provide aerial internet access after an earthquake in the bay area. It's called Loon. <Read More>