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Kenton County CES

Title:
• Home Safety • Going Green • Healthy Homes
MAP:
Promoting Healthy Homes & Communities
Agents Involved:
Linda Brown-Price, Joan Bowling, Kathy Byrnes
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Disaster Preparedness
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Home Energy Management
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
Situation:
Each decision individuals make has an impact on health and safety in the family, community and environment. Each year, on average, Kentuckians deal with 30-50 days associated with thunderstorms, 12 tornadoes and 3 fatalities related to tornadoes. Preparing for emergency situations can be crucial to survival and safety. Understanding how daily choices can impact our environment is vital to conserving and preserving our natural resources and ensuring a healthy environment for present and future generations. In 2008, Kentucky ranked 18th in total energy consumption and 7th in energy consumption per capita. In 2010, the statewide household participation rate for all curbside garbage collection types was 86.6%. In 2010, Kentuckians recycled 35.7% of all municipal solid waste and 29% of common household recyclables. The average Kentuckian used 67 gallons of water per person per day.
Long-Term Outcomes:
Create safe homes within environments that promote and support the physical and mental well-being of families throughout the life cycle.

Improve the natural environment to increase active and healthy lifestyles.

Consumers will understand new technological advances being made and utilize products that are cost effective and energy efficient.
Intermediate Outcomes:
Implement one or more practices that will improve:
• Disaster preparedness
• Going green
• Home safety

Assess the cost savings and/or benefits associated with newly adopted practices related to:
• Disaster preparedness
• Going green
• Home safety
Initial Outcomes:
• Create safe homes within environments that promote and support the
physical and mental well-being of families throughout the life cycle:
• Going green
• Home safety
• Disaster preparedness

Identify one or more practices that will improve:
• Disaster preparedness
• Going green
• Home safety
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Improved knowledge regarding energy conservation (such as the importance of energy conservation; energy saving practices, e.g., with natural lighting, home décor, landscaping; benefits of home energy efficiency; multiple costs of energy consuming products)

Indicator: Number of individuals reporting increased use of energy conservation practices.

Method: Surveys, Phone calls, Success stories

Timeline: 3 to 6 months after class then a year follow-up


Intermediate Outcome: Increase use of energy efficient and cost effective products.

Indicator: Follow-up Survey

Method: Surveys, informal feedback, phone calls, success stories

Timeline: 3-6 months after class


Long-term Outcome: Energy efficient practices put to use result in financial savings.

Indicator: Mail out survey

Method: Survey responses

Timeline: 12 months following program


Initial Outcome: Change in knowledge, opinions, skills and attitudes to improve disaster preparedness.

Indicator: Increased knowledge of disaster preparedness.

Method: Informal observation, feedback, pre and post-tests

Timeline 3-6 months after class


Intermediate Outcome: Individuals will implement one or more practices that will improve disaster preparedness.

Method: Feedback, post evaluations, testimonies

Indicator: Develop and implement a family disaster plan

Timeline: 12-18 months after class


Long-term Outcome: Individuals will create homes that are prepared for disaster that will help alleviate fear and loss and promote mental well-being in the event of a disaster.

Method: Success stories, observation, surveys

Indicator: Become involved in local disaster preparedness program

Timeline: 18-24 months after class



Learning Opportunities:

Audience: College students, general public, young adults, churches, KEHA members

Project or Activity: Class on Preparing for a Disaster

Content or Curriculum: KY CES Resources KEHA Accessibility and Preparedness Lesson Plan

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Agents and Specialists, Program Assistants, Kentucky and CES Publications and Resources, and Community Partners

Date: February-March 2018


Audience: Homemakers, county residents, young adults

Project or Activity: Laundry Know How

Content or Curriculum: KY CES Resources

Inputs: KY CES State Specialists, FCS Agents

Date: October 2017


Audience: Homemakers, county residents

Project or Activity: Reducing Mold and Mildew in the Home

Content or Curriculum: UK factsheets

Inputs: Extension Agents

Date: Spring 2018


Audience: Homemakers, county residents

Project or Activity: Home Safety

Content or Curriculum: KY CES and Extension Resources

Inputs : KY CES State Specialists, FCS Agents

Date: February 2018





Success Stories

Home Security

Author: Linda Brown-Price

Major Program: Securing Financial Stability (general)

 As heroin continues to be a growing problem in Kenton County rising to epidemic proportions, home burglaries are on the rise. More than 70 burglaries were reported in Kenton County in 2013 (Source WXIX TV Station).  A class on home security was taught to residents to help address this issue. Topics discussed included:  what to do if you are locked out of your house; security measures to practice; and having a plan for your home and possessions.  A plan might include:  v

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Clean, Sanitize, Disinfect!

Author: Kathy Byrnes

Major Program: Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)

According to the American Cleaning Institute® (ACI), risk of infection occurs in the workplace, at home, in schools and other public places, due to the transmission of bacteria, foodborne pathogens and other microorganisms. A number of studies have demonstrated the ability of topical consumer products to reduce bacteria on the hands and the body, as well as the risk of infection. The consumer, however, is often left overwhelmed and confused with the many products on the market or the variety

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