by Susanne | Nov 27, 2017 | Research
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 | Disaster Management, Earthquake, Preparedness, Training, Wildfire
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 | Research
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 | Leaders, News
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...
by Susanne | Jul 24, 2017 | Learning Experiences, Live-Action Adventure, Training
How long does the event last? Half a day: 3 hours for the simulation, and then however long the party afterwards goes. Usually, we do the simulation from 2-5, and then hang out for a BBQ or potluck dinner. Who should I invite? Everyone on your block, in your building,...
