by Susanne | Nov 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
On Nov 11, 2017, a major earthquake struck Ross Ct in Palo Alto CA. Here’s the full report. 21 residents, 3 dogs, and 4 cats smelled gas leaks, watched a transformer fizzle and spark, and were without water and power for several days. Afterward, they were joined...
by Susanne | Nov 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
A few days after Hurricane Harvey devastated the Texas coast, we found out about this exceptional case of spontaneous leadership in Rockport TX. Thanks to the generosity of many individuals, and a fortunate conjunction of circumstances, we are working on our...
by Susanne | Oct 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Flashlights. They’re on every list of Things You Should Have in Case of Emergency. Keep one in your car, in your briefcase, next to your bed. That’s good advice. But let’s talk about the one next to your bed. Are the batteries still good? Is it buried in that...
by Susanne | Sep 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you were, I want to hear your story, and get your perspective on what happened at the school before, during and after the storm. I am a researcher in the field of community disaster response. I’m investigating how groups of strangers take care of themselves and...
by Susanne | Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
The good news is that people really do take up leadership spontaneously. The bad news is that spontaneous leadership is still newsworthy. Nonetheless, we thank everyone who stepped up when it was needed, including Zachary Dearing in Rockport Texas: Read the full...
