Disaster Readiness 2024Plan of Work

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Warren County CES

Title:
Disaster Readiness 2024
MAP:
Disaster and Emergency Response
Agents Involved:
Joanna Coles, Janet Turley, Julie Brown, Kristin Hildabrand, Kristi Shive
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Civic Engagement
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Community Strategic Planning
Situation:

Occurrences of weather-related and other disaster and emergency situations can have a devastating impact on Kentucky communities. Our communities need educational programming to enhance community readiness and recovery from impending disasters. Preparation, education, and collaboration will ensure that Extension Agents and Administrators are prepared to respond to local, reginal, and state emergencies, with state and local partners, under the direction of the local emergency management director and plan.

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Number of people attending Disaster Preparedness programs

Indicator: Sign-in sheets

Method: Participation at events

Timeline: As needed

Intermediate Outcome:  Number of people preparing Disaster Kits for homes and businesses and implementing other best practices.

Indicator: Survey

Method: Social Media, videos

Timeline: TBD


Long-term Outcome:

Indicator:

Method:

Timeline:

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Local Officials

Project or Activity: Networking

Content or Curriculum: County Emergency Management Plan

Inputs:  Local Extension Facilities, Educational materials developed and provided by specialists/faculty and others, Extension Disaster and Emergency Response webpage (in development)

Date: June - July 2024


Audience: Extension District Boards

Project or Activity: Discuss and Pre-plan how local Extension Facilities can be utilized during a Disaster/Emergency

Content or Curriculum: 

Inputs:   Local Extension Facilities, Educational materials developed and provided by specialists/faculty and others, Extension Disaster and Emergency Response webpage (in development)

Date: August 2023


Audience: Extension District Boards

Project or Activity: Community-based trainings on emergency preparedness and recovery

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension of Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) resources

Inputs:  Local Extension Facilities, Educational materials developed and provided by specialist/faculty and others, Extension Disaster and Emergency Response webpage (in development)

Date: TBA


Audience: Agents and Staff

Project or Activity: Ensure office and agents personal computer data are safeguarded by utilizing cloud servers (ex. OneDrive)

Content or Curriculum: 

Inputs:  Local Extension Facilities, Educational materials developed and provided by specialists/faculty and others, Extension Disaster and Emergency Response webpage (in development)

Date: TBA


Audience: Agents and Staff

Project or Activity: Understand Local Emergency Management Plan and Extension's expected response during an emergency situation.

Content or Curriculum: ESF11 Agriculture

Inputs: Local Extension Facilities, Educational materials developed and provided by specialist/faculty and others, Extension Disaster and Emergency Response webpage (in development)

Date: TBA


Audience: Agents and Staff

Project or Activity: Utilize public service announcements, and news releases throughout the year to emphasize preparation for Severe Storms, Winter Weather, Floods, Fire, Drought, Extreme Temperatures, and other pertinent subjects.

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension or Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) resources

Inputs:  Local Extension Facilities, Educational materials developed and provided by specialist/faculty and others, Extension Disaster and Emergency Response webpage (in development)

Date: TBA

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