Amnesia Bias

Nov 17, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know,  Psychology of preparedness

Among the cognitive biases that contribute to "preparedness avoidance" is Amnesia Bias.  <Read More>

The Fabric We Used in the VLES designs GO-bag

Nov 17, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know,  Emergency supplies

When we set out to design our go bag we knew we needed totally water proof fabric and one that was seriously tough.  <Read More>

Hurricanes Are a Potential Public Health Disaster

Nov 17, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Did you know

In a world of ever-increasing storm intensities, infrastructure and communication planning are critical going forward. On a personal level, individuals and families need to make a personal plan, consider how they’re going to have access to drinkable water and prepare for an emergency we all hope will never come. <Read More>

Inertia Bias

Oct 10, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know,  Psychology of preparedness

"The tendency to look for, and choose, default courses of actions is one of the most robust biases in decision making" <Read More>

IPCC Report on Climate Change

Oct 10, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Did you know

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change just released their 2018 report. The news is not good. <Read More>

The Ostrich Paradox - Book Overview

Sep 10, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know,  Psychology of preparedness

Two psychologists from the University of Pennsylvania, Robert Meyer and Howard Kunreuther, explore the question of why we humans consistently underprepare for disasters. It's a fascinating topic, especially considering that more than two thirds of Americans feel they are underprepared. <Read More>

The Myopia Bias

Sep 10, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know,  Psychology of preparedness

We place a much greater emphasis on immediate rewards rather than future rewards <Read More>

Fortified - It’s Not Just for Toothpaste

Aug 08, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared,  Did you know

Fortified standards take into account weather events such as high winds, hurricanes and hail. <Read More>

Why So Plain?

Aug 08, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Did you know

The VLES GO-bag is intentionally without pomp and circumstance. <Read More>

Eco Anxiety - It's a Real Thing

Aug 08, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know

There's every reason to understand why so many people are so anxious; things are just different. It's called Eco-Anxiety and it's a real thing. <Read More>

Why California Wildfires Are Starting Earlier

Jul 04, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know

Here are a few facts from a recent article in The Sacramento Bee. 

<Read More>

How To Deal With Record Breaking High Low Temps

Jul 04, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Did you know,  First aid

It's July and the thermometer is soaring, even at night. July 2018 has broken many records for highest night time low temperatures. Nights are when our bodies used to be able to find relief from the heat. So, what to do when relief is not in sight?

<Read More>