Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Esther "Susan" Turner
Major Program: Building Healthy Coalitions
According to the American Red Cross, seven people die every day from a home fire, most impacting children and the elderly; thirty-six people suffer injuries as a result of home fires every day; and over $7 billion in property damage occurs every year. If a fire starts in a home the inhabitants may have as little as two minutes to escape. During a fire, early warning from a working smoke alarm coupled with a fire escape plan can save lives. The Monroe County Cooperative Extensio
Author: Kimberly Whitson
Major Program: Building Healthy Coalitions
SUCCESS STORY:The CDC reports that age is associated with the dependenceon or abuse of illicit drugs. In the study, 60.6% of youths ages 12-17 weredependent on or abused drugs compared with 37.4% of young adults ages 18-25.Studies show that upon entering high school teens may encounter greateravailability of drugs, drug abuse by older teens and social activities wheredrugs are used. In 2014, drug use and abuse were identified by the LaurelCounty Extension Council as a problem in the c
