VOLUNTEER. EDUCATE. CHANGE.
Hurricane Katrina grossed over $100 billion dollars worth of damage; thirteen years later, residents are still suffering from the ramifications of the disaster, striving to rebuild their homes and their lives. Natural disasters are still heavily impacting our world today, destroying homes and businesses while also displacing our citizens. These highlighted states are the states that are most commonly affected by these natural disasters. With these disasters still heavily impacting our world today, it is our duty as citizens to volunteer to help those who are in need. The Home Depot has valuable expertise and supplies that could change our world for the better.
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THE HOME DEPOT
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CLOSED TOOLBOX FACADE:
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When closed, The Home Depot Disaster Relief resembles a toolbox. The exterior faces contains the truck logo while support legs are tucked away inside slits within the face.
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DISASTER RELIEF
THE TRANSFORMATION PROCESS:
The left, right and back faces slide up while the front face flips down creating an expanded floor. Tucked away legs span out from the front face, creating flooring support.
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The Home Depot Disaster Relief truck is a traveling educational station and relief supply store. The truck helps residents become better DIYers, equipping them with tools in addition to plumbing and electrical knowledge. Just as a toolbox holds the tools needed to solve an issue, the truck carries the knowledge and supplies needed to help displaced residents repair their own homes.
ICON KEY
A Mobile Branded Truck B Removable Ramp and Stairs C Retractable Support Legs
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D Electrical Activity Area E Handy Helper Service Desk C
F Interactive Screen G Electronic Charging Station
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DUPLEX RECEPTACLES 4
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ELECTRICAL EXERCISES
ELECTRICAL TOOLS
ON SITE HANDY HELP
I usually shop at Lowes for my home improvement needs. But after all of the kindness Home Depot has shown, Home Depot has gained a lifetime customer!
Add me to your Handy Helpers in The DIY Depot app! You can even video chat me if you have a question!
RECEIVE ON SITE TRAINING ON HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR HOME BASED PROJECTS Leaving the truck does not mean that you’ve left your assistant! Your Handy Helper is with you for the rest of your home improvement journey. Message and even video chat them when you are stumped!
WRITTEN TUTORIAL RECEPTACLE DUPLEX ACTIVITY TOUCH SCREEN VIDEO TUTORIAL
VISITORS WORKING ON THE DUPLEX RECEPTACLE ACTIVITY
HANDY HELPERS:
Handy Helpers are specialized contractors, electricians, plumbers and designers who have generously donated their time to volunteer on The Home Depot Disaster Relief trucks. They walk visitors through the curated activities and work at the service desk. Visitors who sign up for “The DIY Depot” app receive their own personalized team of Handy Helpers who will walk them through their renovation journey from start to finish.
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USE THE TRUCK TRACKER TO FIND YOUR NEAREST DEPOT DISASTER RELIEF
This drill made the duplex receptacle activity so simple to complete!
If you want to take it home, you can purchase one here! Let me ring you up!
Are you familiar with what goes on behind the wall with electrical and plumbing? Come share your talents and skills with others! Volunteer at a Relief truck near you and earn rewards! BREAKER ACTIVITY
VISITOR PURCHASING TOOLS FROM THE HANDY HELPER
TOOLS & TIPS:
When attending a workshop and learning more about the electrical projects The Home Depot Disaster Relief offers, all tools required to complete the project are provided. Visitors are able to purchase tools on site to take home so they can complete their own projects. Visitors are also able to connect with the Handy Helpers in the area and receive personalized guidance through the completion of their home based project.
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PROVIDED HAND TOOLS FOR PROJECT
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PLUMBING TRAPS 8
FAUCET REPLACING
PLUMBING EXERCISES
PLUMBING TOOLS
ON SITE HANDY HELP
THERES NO NEED TO GO WITHOUT
SHOWER HEAD REPLACEMENT ACTIVITY
The Home Depot Relief Truck offers relief related supplies for on site purchase. These items include laundry detergent, toiletries, first aid kids, extension cords, trash bags and more!
WRITTEN TUTORIAL
TOUCH SCREEN VIDEO TUTORIAL FAUCET AND PIPING ACTIVTY
VISITORS WORKING ON THE FAUCET REPLACEMENT ACTIVITY
HANDS ON LEARNING:
When visiting The Home Depot Disaster Relief, visitors are able to learn about various DIY electrical and plumbing projects. These hands-on activities are interactive, allowing members to physically work on the activity themselves. For visual learners, video tutorials are displayed alongside the activity. For logical learners, written instructions are curated above the activity. Vistors also have a station in which they could work or read as well.
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TAKE A PIECE OF YOUR EXPERIENCE HOME Each customer, activity participant and volunteer who engage with The Home Depot Disaster Relief truck recieve a complimentary branded water bottle and blanket!
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GROW INTO A PRO AT YOUR OWN PACE
Create your own profile to track your projects, accomplishments and wishlists. Set your level of expertise so the tutorials you find cater to your style of learning. Also receive suggestions for workshops in the area that relate to your project!
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