The Survival Rule of Threes: Water

Jun 03, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

The Rule of Threes states, humans can survive three weeks without food, three days without water, three hours without shelter, and three minutes without oxygen.  <Read More>

What's in Your GO-bag? [Taylor]

Jun 03, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Emergency supplies,  Video

This House Survived: A Video

Jun 03, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Real emergencies,  Video

This is a startling video from National Geographic that shows the power of fire and the power of good fortune. 

Rope vs Paracord: Which is Better?

Jun 03, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

We're wading into an ongoing debate when we talk about rope versus paracord so we thought it best to explain why we chose rope for the Vles Designs GO-bag. <Read More>

What is Single Action Bias?

Jun 03, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know,  Psychology of preparedness

Single Action Bias is relying on only one action to reduce a threat. This phenomenon finds its way into being prepared. <Read More>

California Wildfires - By the Numbers

May 02, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know

List of California wildfires for the past ten years from Cal Fire. <Read More>

This Tool Can Save Your Life

May 02, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

Communication is key to survival; enough said, we all know it. A hand crank AM/FM/Weather Band radio that can also charge your cell phone is a crucial tool.  <Read More>

How Are Your Dates?

May 02, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

What do fire extinguishers, medications, packaged food, some medical supplies, and batteries have in common? <Read More>

Does Your Homeowner's Insurance Adequately Cover Wildfires?

May 02, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Did you know

The 2017 wildfire season uncovered some underinsurance issues in some California insurance policies. <Read More>

One Step To Make Insurance Claims Easier

May 02, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared

Take photos of your stuff. <Read More>

How Many People Live on Just One Block in Manhattan?

May 02, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know

Have you ever wondered just how many people Manhattan inhales by day and exhales at night? <Read More>

Tripping With Your Go Bag

Apr 02, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw

According to the AAA, "The old school family road trip (79 percent)" is one of the most popular types of vacations for families planning to travel this year. When you're throwing in the beach balls, the sleeping bags and the tent, why not throw in the go bag? <Read More>