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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCSMajor Program

1041

Total Hours

Contributed.

2715

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

2

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

76

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

861

Number of individuals reporting an intent to implement one or more disaster preparedness strategies/plan

1191

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)

1093

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2025 Survive and Thrive, Spring Weather Disaster Preparedness

2025 Survive and Thrive – Spring Weather EditionDescribe the Issue or Situation:Spring weather in Eastern Kentucky brings heightened risks of severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding. Many community members were underprepared for emergencies, lacking knowledge on how to create disaster kits, identify trustworthy resources, protect important assets, and respond appropriately during weather emergencies. Without proper preparation, these communities faced i...

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