What is Emotional Numbing?

Apr 02, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know,  Psychology of preparedness

The danger of emotional numbing is that it may cause people to avoid getting prepared. <Read More>

New Year's Resolution #3 - Put Your Emergency Info into Your Cell Phone

Apr 01, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Did you know

Put your emergency information in your cell phone. <Read More>

What To Do with Your Pets in an Emergency

Apr 01, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared

Our pets bring us so much joy each and every day. Making sure we have what they need in case of Emergency is a small thing we can do in return. <Read More>

Spring Forward and Get Prepared

Apr 01, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared

Spring and summer can see many types of emergencies, including weather events that bring flooding and power outages. Taking stock of supplies on hand and knowing your plan in case you need to evacuate are important items to add to your “to-do” list. <Read More>

Keep Those Toes Toasty

Apr 01, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

As any hiker will tell you, warm, dry feet are a key to happiness. In an emergency, happy feet are essential. <Read More>

New Year's Resolution #2 - Communicate Your Plan

Mar 03, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared

A plan can only be effective when everyone knows what’s in it. Communicating your plan is an essential step in being prepared for emergencies. <Read More>

What is the Finite Pool of Worry?

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

Just as it sounds, humans have only a given capacity to worry. The upshot? As paradoxical as it may be to human nature, the best time to get prepared is when preparedness is lowest on your worry list. <Read More>

Do You Live in a Flood Zone?

Mar 03, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared

A recent article in Houston Public Media caused us to wonder "how many people don't realize they live in an evacuation zone?" <Read More>

Food - What to Put in Your Go Bag and In Your House

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

There's a rule of thumb that we can go three minutes without air, three days without water and three weeks without food - but who wants to test that rule? <Read More>

Cash is King

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

Put cash in your go bag, in your top drawer, hide some in your car - and don't dip into it! When the power goes out and the digital world is useless, you'll be glad you have it. <Read More>

Storm Coming? Just Add Water

Mar 03, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Did you know

When there's a storm on the way, and you don't need to leave, it's a good idea to fill your tub with water. <Read More>

The Hayward Fault and Cascadia Subduction Zone

Jan 31, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know

Both San Francisco and Seattle are statistically well overdue for a major quake. <Read More>