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.
A book case, wall hangings, cabinets, and dishes.
How to properly shut off residential water and electricity.
Personal safety near downed power lines and how to use a fire extinguisher.


 

Getting Started...

Photo of people in hardware store

Trip to the hardware store

photo of wall stud finder

Finding a wall stud

How to Secure...

photo of preparing to secure a bookcase
  Securing a bookcase with hardware
photo of strapping need to secure bookcase

Securing a bookcase with Velcro straps

Photo of securing wall hanging

Securing wall hangings

Photo of securing a cabinet

Securing cabinets

Photo of securing dishes

Securing dishes

Turning Off...

Photo of turning off main water valve to house

Turning off residential water

Photo of person turning off electricity at circuit box

Turning off electricity at the circuit box

Personal Safety and How to...

Draining water from the hot water heater

Draining your hot water heater (extra water during a disaster)

Photo of downed power lines over street and sidewalk

Personal safety near downed power lines

photo of firefighter getting ready to use a fire extinguisher

Using a fire extinguisher

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Acknowledgements and Credits

We would like to thank all those involved with this important project 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

Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management Logo

Kitsap County
Department of Emergency Management

Puget Sound Energy Logo

Puget Sound Energy

Citizen Corps Logo

WA State Citizens Corps

 

Production Company

 

Film Locations

Suburban Propane
Bremerton, WA

 

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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