Disaster and Emergency ResponsePlan of Work

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Meade County CES

Title:
Disaster and Emergency Response
MAP:
Disaster and Emergency Response
Agents Involved:
Bridge, Mills, Reed
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, regional, and state emergencies, with state and local partners, under the direction of the local emergency management director and plan.

Long-Term Outcomes:

     Increase collaborative working relationships between KY Extension and emergency management partner agencies.

•     Minimize losses to agricultural operations, individuals, families, and communities as a result of natural disaster, pandemic, or other emergencies.

•     Expedited recovery of agricultural operations, individuals, families, businesses, and communities after a natural disaster, pandemic, or emergency.

Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Outcome:  Number of people attending Disaster Preparedness programs

Indicator: Sign-in sheets   

Method:  Pre and Post test/observation

Timeline:  October 2022-March 2023

 

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

Indicator:  Survey

Method:  paper and electronic survey

TimelineOctober 2022-March 2023

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  Local Officials

Activity:  Networking

Content or Curriculum: County Emergency Management Plan

Date: As needed

 

Audience: Extension District Boards

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

Content or Curriculum:

Date: October 2023

 

Activity:  Community-based trainings on emergency preparedness and recovery 

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

Date: October 2022

 

Audience: Agents and Staff

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

Content or CurriculumKentucky Extension or Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) resources.

Date: Ongoing

 

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

Content or CurriculumKentucky Extension or Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) resources.

Date: ongoing


ActivityUtilize public service announcements, and news releases throughout the year to emphasize preparation for Severe Storms, Winter WeatherFloods, Fire, Drought, Extreme Temperatures and other pertinent subjects.   

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

Date: Ongoing


Audience:  General Public

Activity: Preparing for a Potential Disaster/What to have on hand

Content:  FCS Curriculum on Disaster Preparedness

Inputs:  Local Emergency Management Coordinator

Date:  October 2023




Success Stories

Disaster Preparedness Awareness

Author: Jennifer Bridge

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

Disaster Preparedness Awareness

On April 3, 1974, an F5 tornado destroyed downtown Brandenburg and other parts of Meade County taking 31 lives.  As we approached the 50-year mark of the disaster, a lot of media attention and others interested in commemorating the event stirred up emotion for those who were impacted by the tornado.  We recognized as a community we had become lax in preparing for an emergency event.   To bring awareness to the importance of knowledge and preparedness in the event of a disaster, Me

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