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In the News: Feature Videos

Disaster Zone – Homes Destroyed by Disasters (aired 9/2020)

Sean Scott describes the top five things to do following the destruction of your home by fire, including tips for temporary housing, safety when sifting through ash, taking an inventory of personal property, using photos and documentation before debris removal begins to help your claim, and finding the right contractor.

Support for local firefighter killed fighting the Thomas Fire (aired 12/2017 on KUSI)

In this story about the outpouring of support for the family of a local firefighter killed fighting the Thomas Fire, Sean Scott describes how he hopes The Red Guide to Recovery can help prevent further tragedies for families recovering from a fire disaster.

Displaced Fire Victims Get Help From Community (aired 12/2017 on KNBC)

More than 70 people were displaced after an apartment fire in Huntington Park and now the community and the fire department are stepping up to offer those people resources including The Red Guide to Recovery: See the Video

‘Red Guide to Recovery’: A step-by-step guide if you’ve lost everything in a fire (aired 12/2017 on News 8)

Sean Scott joined News 8’s Kerri Lane to share the touching story behind his inspiration for the book and how he hopes to help disaster victims recover with his tips and resources. Hear tips for rebuilding your home, the insurance claim process and more about the Red Guide to Recovery…

Support for local firefighter killed fighting the Thomas Fire (aired 12/2017 on KUSI)

In this story about the outpouring of support for the family of a local firefighter killed fighting the Thomas Fire, Sean Scott describes how he hopes The Red Guide to Recovery can help prevent further tragedies for families recovering from a fire disaster.

San Bernardino Battalion Chief describes scene after a fire

The San Bernardino Fire Department shares a video on the scene after a residential fire where The Red Guide to Recovery Handbook was provided to homeowners. Hear the San Bernardino Battalion Chief describe how important this resource is to helping fire victims on their road to recovery.

Resource Guide for Disaster Survivors (aired 5/2014 on KUSI)

Sean Scott, Disaster Recovery Expert, provides tips about returning to your home after the fire disaster, and reminds survivors to take their time, don’t feel rushed into signing anything.

Road to Recovery – San Diego Firestorm 2014 (aired 5/2014 on Channel 6 XETV)

Sean Scott talks about the steps of the recovery process, and advice on what to do first. How to avoid scams, and how to know if someone who you hire to help is legitimate. The Red Guide is available free to fire disaster survivors from San Diego County fire stations.

The Red Guide to Recovery 2013  (aired 7/2013 on KPBS)

See author Sean Scott’s KPBS TV interview with Peggy Pico about practical tips to cope with disaster after the event. Forward the video to the 2:29 minute mark to see the start of the interview. Sean’s passion and purpose for writing The Red Guide are shared, along with tips using the Memory Jogger Personal Property Inventory: See the Video

The Red Guide to Recovery Author Interview (aired 9/2011 on KUSI)

Sean Scott, author of The Red Guide to Recovery, describes how his vision for supporting disaster survivors came to life in this comprehensive guide.

Fire Department Network News at FDNNtv.com (aired 12/2010)

Fire Department Network News (FDNNTV) reports how The Red Guide to Recovery is being used in San Diego County.

San Diego KUSI News (aired 10/2010 at 8am)

San Diego County District Attorney, Bonnie Dumanis, describes The Red Guide to Recovery and how it supports disaster survivors.

San Diego XETV Channel 6 News (aired 9/2010 at 10pm)

The Red Guide to Recovery is featured at the September San Diego Fire Chief’s Association meeting.
View the local media’s introduction to the guide on San Diego area News Broadcasts.

San Diego KFMB Channel 8 CBS News (aired 9/2010 at 5pm)

San Diego KGTV Channel 10 ABC News (aired 9/2010 at 5pm)

San Diego KSWB Channel 5/69 FOX News (aired 9/2010 at 6pm)

San Diego KNSD Channel 7/39 NBC News (aired 9/2010 at 4pm)