Disaster and Emergency ResponsePlan of Work

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Scott County CES

Title:
Disaster and Emergency Response
MAP:
Disaster and Emergency Response Education
Agents Involved:
Brewer, Faris, Flynt, Redmon
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Emergency Disaster Preparedness
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, regional, 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:  Disaster Preparedness programs

Timeline:  Fall/Spring


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

Indicator:  Survey

Method:  Send out survey to those that attended the Disaster Preparedness programs

Timeline: Summer


Long-term Outcome:

Indicator:

Method:

Timeline:

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Local Emergency Management Officials

Project or Activity: Networking

Content or Curriculum: County Emergency Management Plan

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:  Extension Volunteers and Extension District Board Members, General Public 

Project or Activity: Discuss and Pre-plan how local Extension Facilities can be utilized during a Disaster/Emergency. Community-based trainings on emergency preparedness and recovery.

Content or Curriculum: County Emergency Management Plan, 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


Audience:  Agents and Staff

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


Audience: Disaster Preparedness Education Programs 

Project or Activity: Disaster Preparedness Education Programs 

Content or Curriculum: In the Face of Disaster FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Staff, Office, Community Partners, Curriculum. 

Date: Fall


Audience: Farmers 

Project or Activity: Farm Estate Planning 

Content: Estate planning information, grief information, insurance

Inputs: Staff, materials, publications

Date: Fall

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