Sept. 8, 2006

Governor Kaine Participates in Virginia Commonwealth University Interactive Safety and Preparedness Fair

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By Mike Porter

Governor Timothy M. Kaine was the keynote speaker at the BYOB (Bring Your Own Batteries) interactive safety and preparedness fair held on Friday, Sept. 8 at the Commons Plaza.  VCU and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management sponsored the fair. 

Governor Timothy M. Kaine practices using a fire extinguisher during the BYOB (Bring Your Own Batteries) interactive safety and preparedness fair at the Commons Plaza. Troy Bower (left) is a fire safety inspector with the VCU Office of Environmental Health and Safety. Bower reminded students to think PASS (pull, aim, squeeze and sweep) when they need to use a fire extinguisher. Photo by Mike Porter/University News Services
Governor Timothy M. Kaine practices using a fire extinguisher during the BYOB (Bring Your Own Batteries) interactive safety and preparedness fair at the Commons Plaza. Troy Bower (left) is a fire safety inspector with the VCU Office of Environmental Health and Safety. Bower reminded students to think PASS (pull, aim, squeeze and sweep) when they need to use a fire extinguisher. Photo by Mike Porter/University News Services


Earlier, Governor Kaine addressed students about safety and preparedness. The governor called on them to 1) prepare an emergency kit with water, nonperishable food, batteries, a flashlight and a radio, 2) develop a communications plan to help them reach family and friends in the event of an emergency and 3) know where and how to get good information before a disaster strikes. Photo by Mike Porter/University News Services
Earlier, Governor Kaine addressed students about safety and preparedness. The governor called on them to 1) prepare an emergency kit with water, nonperishable food, batteries, a flashlight and a radio, 2) develop a communications plan to help them reach family and friends in the event of an emergency and 3) know where and how to get good information before a disaster strikes. Photo by Mike Porter/University News Services

 

VCU Freshman Amanda Hill (center) picks up information from the VCU Police display booth at the BYOB (Bring Your Own Batteries) interactive safety and preparedness fair. Hill visited several of the booths. "They have a lot of information that people need," Hill said. Photo by Mike Porter/University News Services
VCU Freshman Amanda Hill (center) picks up information from the VCU Police display booth at the BYOB (Bring Your Own Batteries) interactive safety and preparedness fair. Hill visited several of the booths. "They have a lot of information that people need," Hill said. Photo by Mike Porter/University News Services