Ms. Janet Heath

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  "We have six deployed already and we have two more (who deployed Thursday) from Kitsap County," said Janet Heath, director of the American Red Cross West Sound Service Center.
  
  The deployed crew includes a computer systems manager, three client case managers and a mental health specialist to provide support to residents affected by the wildfires as well as Red Cross staff.
  
  "They were looking forward to going down there and doing what they can to help," Heath said.
  
  The organization's emergency response vehicle also has been sent to help assist residents.
  
  Once volunteers have been at the disaster site for a week to two weeks, the Red Cross will begin rotating positions, according to Heath.She added she has taken several calls from local residents wishing to donate items to those displaced by the fires, but said those materials are better received closer to the disaster site as it takes more money to transport the donated items.

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  "The Red Cross advises that it's best to be prepared and know what can happen," said Janet Heath, American Red Cross service area manager.
  
  Wildfires often begin unnoticed and spread quickly, igniting brush, trees and homes along the way.Kitsap County experienced a large brush fire along State Route 3 last August.The hot and dry conditions caused the brush fire to spread quickly along the roadside.Fire crews from many departments responded, extinguished the blaze and prevented damage to the surrounding homes and barn.
  
  "Firefighters take wildfires very seriously," Heath said.
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  "The best thing to do is landscape and organize your home," Heath said."Create a buffer area around your home."
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  Heath advises that lit cigarettes and vehicles could ignite a wildfire blaze.
  
  "Even cars can start wildfires if the conditions are dry enough," Heath said."There's always the possibility of someone throwing a cigarette out a window and then it really takes off."
  
  People should not attempt to extinguish large wildfires on their own.Residents may douse a small wildfire with water, but are encouraged to call the local fire department to stamp out the blaze.
  
  "We don't advise putting out a major wildfire yourself," Heath said."If it's small you can get some water on it and get the fire department out there right away."
  
  If a large wildfire blazes through Kitsap County this summer, local fire departments and the American Red Cross are ready to assist citizens.
  
  "The American Red Cross is trained to help if it does happen here," Heath said.

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  Janet Heath
  
  West Sound Service Area Director

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  "Kids should not play with fireworks unsupervised," said Janet Heath, American Red Cross service area manager.
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  "We tell kids if they see something happen that doesn't appear safe, tell an adult," Heath said.
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  "Fireworks can start wildfires and roof fires, people need to be aware of that," Heath said.
  
  Heath, like MacLennan, hopes Kitsap County residents will watch a public display this Independence Day.
  
  "We recommend people watch organized fireworks displays," Heath said.

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  Janet Heath, West Sound director for Red Cross, said the Bremerton-based agency is feeling the impact of the economy because many people are differing their first-aid/CPR classes.
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  Heath said other way to help, in addition to donating money or shopping, is by buying gift certificates to classes or giving toward scholarships for classes — which range from first aid/CPR to safe sitter and HIV/AIDS awareness.

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  Media Contact: Janet Heath (360) 478-7681 or janet.heath@seattleredcross.org

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  Janet Heath811 Pacific AvenueBremerton, WA 98337
  
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  Janet Heath, Red Cross area manager, said people need to have supplies that will last them at least seven days.
  
  "The biggest issue right now is that people are not prepared for a long enough amount of time," Heath added.
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  "One of the biggest problems is that people aren't asking for help," Heath said."Don't be afraid to come together in an emergency situation."
  
  Purchasing a generator is another consideration that will keep a home from reaching dangerously cool temperatures.Due to carbon monoxide emissions, generators should always be kept outside of the home with a cord running into the house.
  
  "Don't be afraid to come to the (Red Cross) shelter when the temperature drops," Heath said.
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  "It is really important that when you leave your home to unplug everything," Heath said.
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  "The most important advice is to be ready," Heath said.

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