by Susanne | Jul 20, 2021 | COVID-19, Disaster Management, Hazards, Leaders, Recovery, Research
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we set out to learn how we might expand our programs to help those who are helping others. Here is our report! We extend our deepest appreciation to Garett Dworman for generously volunteering his time and skills to conduct...
by Susanne | May 3, 2021 | Earthquake, Learning Experiences, Live-Action Adventure, News, Training
We are very proud to announce the release of our first video, Ready, Set, Earthquake! This short promotional piece shows how our training events work, and illustrates the benefits of combining discovery-based learning and live-action roleplay. It came about, in part,...
by Susanne | Jan 15, 2021 | Earthquake, Live-Action Adventure, News, Training
In this time of Zoom, not wearing pants has become an occasional embarrassment, and a common joke. However, participants in our most recent event realized first-hand that it can be a harsh reality of disaster, “… we may end up leaving this home, pretty much with just...
by Susanne | Jan 17, 2020 | Hazards, News, Research
Major disasters are becoming more frequent, and are impacting more people. Recently, Amy Feldman of All Good Work challenged me for this vague and unsupported statement. That sent me on an industrious search for clear reliable evidence, and through a rabbit warren of...
by Susanne | Nov 28, 2017 | Earthquake, Learning Experiences, Live-Action Adventure, News, Training
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 | 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...
