Emergency Disaster PreparednessMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of individuals who have implemented best practices (prepared disaster kits for the home or business, etc.) as a result of Extension programming |
277 |
Number of individuals reporting the expedited recovery of agricultural operations, individuals, families, and businesses after natural disasters, pandemics, and/or other emergencies |
87 |
Number of individuals who plan to initiate networking opportunities with local leaders and emergency management officials (as a result of what they learned through Extension programming) |
47 |
Number of volunteers who led a program as a response to a disaster event |
10 |
Number of individuals reporting an intent to implement one or more disaster preparedness strategies/plan |
392 |
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge regarding disaster preparedness (such as emergency kit contents; daily water needs for survival; damage assessment; evacuation and sheltering in place plans) |
816 |
Number of individuals who became involved in an existing local disaster preparedness program |
65 |
Stories
Respond. Recover. Rebuild: KYSU's 2025 Frankfort Flood Response
In early April 2025, severe flooding impacted Frankfort and surrounding areas, damaging homes, displacing families, and leaving many residents without access to basic services or digital connectivity. Many of those affected were temporarily relocated to the Capital Plaza Hotel, where they faced uncertainty around food, communication, and disaster recovery resources. The situation was particularly difficult for low-income individuals, families with children, and seniors without access to internet...
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