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>

Good News from Colorado's Wildfire Forecast for 2019

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

Colorado wildfire danger a 'complete 180' from dry 2018.

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Disasters and Corporate Liability - What Are We Starting to See?

Apr 21, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know,  Real emergencies

Corporate comeuppance? PG&E bankruptcy, and now the city of New Orleans sues oil and gas companies. <Read More>

An Interactive Graphic History of California Wildfires

Apr 21, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know,  Real emergencies

Capital Public Radio put together an incredible interactive map of the history of California wildfires. <Read More>

The Future of Technology and Wildfires

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

We've come across initiatives that take advantage of technology to help prevent fires, fight fires, and manage evacuations. <Read More>

How to Find Your Local Shelters

Mar 16, 2019 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared,  Did you know

When the time comes to leave your home, knowing what to bring, where to go and how to get there are all important in keeping stress levels down and keeping your family safe. <Read More>

Airbnb Open Homes - Temporary Housing for People Impacted by Disasters

Feb 17, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Did you know

Airbnb is leveraging their platform to help those in need to those who can help.  <Read More>

To Reduce Wildfires, PG&E to Pull Plug on Customers

Feb 17, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Did you know

PG&E filed a wildfire mitigation plan on February 6th, 2019. In it the company said that it may proactively cut off power during wildfire conditions. <Read More>

Cascadia Subduction Zone - Congress Acts to Create an Early Warning System

Feb 17, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know

On February 6, 2019 the US House of Reps passed a bill that "requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone." <Read More>

How Many Cars are in Los Angeles? Imagine if They All Try To Leave At Once.

Feb 17, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know

How many cars are in Los Angeles and what if they all headed out at the same time? The logistics, and potential impracticality, of leaving Los Angeles by car in an emergency. <Read More>

Caveat Emptor

Feb 17, 2019 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared,  Did you know

There are all kinds of ready-packed GO-bags on the market. And we firmly believe that everybody Needs a GO-bag. But buyer beware! There are a lot of sub optimal products available. <Read More>

You Want to be Seen In the Dark

Jan 17, 2019 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Did you know

Walking at night can be a dangerous endeavor, especially if you are not easily seen.  <Read More>