Preparedness Video Clips
This series of "How To" video clips demonstrates easy step-by-step instructions to help you secure the contents of your home and reduce hazards in the event of a disaster.
| It's easy. It's inexpensive. You'll never regret it. |
| Take a trip to the hardware store and learn how to find a wall stud. | |
| Secure book cases, wall hangings, cabinets, dishes, and your water heater. | |
| How to properly shut off residential water, electricity, and propane gas. | |
| Personal safety near downed power lines, how to use a fire extinguisher, generator set up and safety tips, and how to drain a water heater. |
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Securing a bookcase with hardware |
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Turning Off... |
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Draining your hot water heater (extra water during a disaster) |
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Acknowledgements and Credits
We would like to thank all those involved with these important projects and acknowledge their contributions to assist Washington State citizens become better prepared for disaster situations.
These videos were produced in partnership with Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management and the Washington State Emergency Management Division. Funding for the project was made possible through grants from Governor Christine Gregoire, Washington State Citizen Corps and a donation from Puget Sound Energy.
Partnerships
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Production Company
Film Locations
Suburban Propane |
The Actors
- Richard Kirton (Son)
Deputy Director, Central Communications (911) Kitsap County - Trudi Peek (Mother)
- Rudy Renteria (Hardware Employee)
Ace Hardware, Port Orchard, WA - Joel Wulf (Firefighter)
Bremerton Fire Department, WA - Dennis Smedsrud (Shutting off natural gas and narrator)
Puget Sound Energy, Bellevue, WA - Ella McDaniel (How to use a fire extinguisher)
- Imelda Moore (Shutting off power and water in the garage)
Volunteer, Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management - Kim Taylor (Securing kitchen cabinets, dishes, wall hangings, shutting off water in the house)
Office Assistant, Central Communications (911) Kitsap County - Lisa Kirkemo (Strapping a water heater)
Kirkemo Ink., Port Orchard, WA
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