How To Use the Vles GO-bag to Signal For Help

Dec 16, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Emergency supplies

The best idea is to safely evacuate before you ever need to get rescued but should you need to signal for help, the Vles GO-bag offers options to do so. <Read More>

Include a Pillow Case Just in Case

Dec 16, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

Consider including a pillow case in your GO-bag. <Read More>

14 Bad Habits that Can Burn Down Your House

Dec 16, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know

This is worth a quick scan to make sure you're not guilty of any of these potential fire hazards in your home. <Read More>

Herding Bias

Dec 16, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Did you know,  Psychology of preparedness

Herding bias in decision-making. We see it in fashion, with investing, in the animal world - think migrations and schools of fish as examples, and in everyday life. But there are two traps to be aware of when it comes to emergencies and preparedness - where the consequences of a poor decision can be particularly high. <Read More>

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>

Would You Know What To Do?

Nov 17, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared

Knowing what to do in a medical emergency could save someone’s life, maybe even your own. <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>

Earthquake? Drop! Cover! Hold On!

Nov 17, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared

Earthquake safety should be everyone’s concern. <Read More>

The VLES designs College Pack

Nov 17, 2018 Posted by: Stuart Warshaw Being prepared,  Emergency supplies

Essential emergency supplies for college students. <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>

Three Things To Do When You are Ordered to Evacuate

Oct 10, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Being prepared

Instead of running in circles, do these three things when ordered to evacuate. <Read More>

Window Break and Seatbelt Cutting Tool

Oct 10, 2018 Posted by: Karina Warshaw Emergency supplies

Not only are flooded roadways a problem, flash floods have become a more normal occurrence. Here's a tool all cars should have in them. <Read More>