Nova: Inside the Megafire

May 19, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Real emergencies,  Video

There's nothing for us to add here...this documentary says it all.

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/inside-the-megafire/

"Fire Debt" What Is It?

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

Fire debt will lead to larger and more dangerous fires. <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>

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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Jenn's Story - Hurricane Wilma

Apr 21, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Real emergencies,  Stories

It was 2005. Radio and television reports sounded the alarm that Hurricane Wilma was expected to make landfall by the early morning of October 17. Hear Jenn's story. <Read More>

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>

Facebook and Instagram Go Down and Why Paper Matters

Mar 16, 2019 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

On March 13th Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp all suffered an outage to some degree for as much as twenty four hours. Fortunately, paper doesn't "go down. <Read More>