“Television allows you to share information with a multitude of populations. Streaming television programs on line puts that information in an “on-demand” format. Project Impact Television was made possible because a few people with technical knowledge were willing to work with me to produce these shows which over time caught on and produced a network of government cable channels that carried the programming.”
— Eric Holdeman
Project Impact - Host and Producer
When Eric was with King County, Washington State he produced and hosted 62 Project Impact Television Shows. These were syndicated and carried by 31 government television channels in Washington State. Listed below are ten of the most popular shows that were aired. These focus on hazards, disaster preparedness and mitigation measures and then there is also several shows on key state agency’s roles in disasters.
** This programming made available courtesy of King County Office of Emergency Management and King County Television. *
Mount Rainier: Perilous Beauty
Is Mount Rainier extinct or dormant? What would happen if the mountain were to erupt? Would there be any advance notice, and what about evacuation? Steve Bailey - Director of Pierce County Emergency Management, Tom Pierson - US Geological Survey Cascade Volcanic Observatory, and Merle Frank - Puyallup Fire Chief, talk about the very real possibility of an eruption and what the region is doing to prepare, including warning systems, evacuation, and emergency response planning.
Electrical and Natural Gas Safety
Dennis Smedsrud from Puget Sound Energy talks about the safety precautions that homeowners need to be aware of when using electricity and natural gas.
Port to Port Transportation Study
This is the wrap-up show on what the earthquake risks are to bridges and the economy in the study area.
Insurance Industry and Disasters
Karl Newman, President of the Northwest Insurance Council is joined by Darrin Sanger for an interview about the role of property insurance and how it can protect people when emergencies and disasters strike. The special types of disaster insurance that are available to the public is also discussed in this show.
Landslides
Do you live on or adjacent to a hill? This show will provide information on what makes the ground slide and what you can do about it.
Disaster Resistant Roofing
This show gives an overview of the hazards that impact roofing and what disaster resistant roofing options are available to the consumer.
How the Media Covers Emergencies and Disasters
Representatives from King 5 Television, including Lori Matsukawa - News Anchor, Chris Ingalls - Reporter, and Pat Costello - Executive News Director, talk about their experiences covering all types of emergencies and disaster situations, and the importance of getting and reporting accurate information to the public.
Washington State Patrol
Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste sits down with host Eric Holdeman to discuss the role the State Patrol plays in emergency management, including not only highway oversight, but also homeland security functions.
Seismic Home Retrofitting
If your house was build before 1980 you should watch this show to know what you can do to protect your home and family.
Washington National Guard
You can learn more about the Washington National Guard by watching this Project Impact show that has Major General Timothy Lowenberg as the guest. The Guard plays key roles in peace and war. Learn more about both the Army and Air National Guard by watching this program.
