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
Grayson Co. Launches First Annual Disaster Preparedness Summit with Strong Community Support
Grayson County took a powerful step forward in community resilience with the launch of its first annual Community Disaster Preparedness Summit, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of 75 participants. Hosted by the Grayson Co. Extension Office, Local Emergency Management officials and Grayson Co. Health Department, the event proved to be a resounding success—offering vital education, practical tools, and a sense of shared responsibility in the face of natural disasters and emergencies.The summit kicked...
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