Disaster Preparedness in Breathitt CountyPlan of Work

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Breathitt County CES

Title:
Disaster Preparedness in Breathitt County
MAP:
6. Enhance Life Skills and Build Consumer Awareness
Agents Involved:
Reed Graham, Ryan Spicer, Kayla Watts
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Farm Management, Economics and Policy
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Civic Engagement
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Policy, Systems, and Environmental Changes
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Financial Education - General
Situation:

As of June, 2020 the COVID-19 virus had profoundly affected the entire state of Kentucky, including rural Breathitt County. Citizens were both physically/mentally and financially strained.  Reviewing data from outlets such as Kentucky by the Numbers, one can see that most Breathitt County citizens fall into the "most vulnerable" category as outlined by the CDC.  Because of the high aging and unhealthy population, and because of the nature of COVID-19 and nature of other disasters, many Breathitt County citizens were/are not prepared for such events.  Promoting basic life skills and positive personal finance skills prepares Kentuckians for any future life/economic shifts associated with disasters. 

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

Outcome:  Increase knowledge and skills related to farm health and safety practices

Indicator: Number of individuals reporting increased levels of

understanding in the area: farm safety, equipment demonstrations, disaster preparation

Method:  Retroactive pre-post 

Timeline:  Following educational workshops and agricultural events


Outcome:  Increased awareness of sound financial behaviors

Indicator(s):  Number of individuals who implemented at least one 

strategy to reduce expenses or manage money

Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision 

(regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and/or debt)

Method:  Retroactive pre-post

Timeline: Following financial education workshops


Outcome:  Increase knowledge and skills related to preparing/following disaster plans for community/home environments

Indicator: Number of individuals reporting increased levels of

understanding in the area: disaster preparedness plans/environmental changes

Method:  Retroactive pre-post 

Timeline:  Following educational workshops


Outcome:  Increased awareness of health and civic engagement opportunities related to disaster preparedness

Indicator(s):  Number of individuals who increased knowledge of and participated in civic engagement opportunities related to disaster preparedness

Method:  Retroactive pre-post

Timeline: Following educational workshops

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Adults, young adults, and teens

Project or Activity: Farm Safety Day

Content or Curriculum: Publications, safety curriculum

Inputs: ANR Agent, Specialists, Community Partners/Councils

Date: Fall/Spring of fiscal year


Audience:  Adults, young adults, and teens

Project or Activity: Money Habitudes Workshop

Content or Curriculum: Money Habitudes

Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, 

 Date: On-Going


Audience:  Adults

Project or Activity: Home and Community Environment Disaster Preparedness Series

Content or Curriculum: CDC Materials, Housing and Environment Publications

Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, 

 Date: On-Going


Audience:  Youth

Project or Activity:  Science/Environmental Workshops

Content or Curriculum: 4-H conservation materials, 4-H health curriculum

Inputs: 4-H Agent, curriculum publications and resources, 

 Date: On-Going




Success Stories

Flood Relief Efforts

Author: Kayla Watts

Major Program: Community Engagement

Abraham H. Maslow introduced the concept of a hierarchy of needs back in 1943. The hierarchy suggests that people are motivated to fulfill their basic physiological needs, before proceeding through rising levels of need—safety & security, love/belonging, self-esteem, to self-actualization.  During the early spring in Breathitt County Kentucky, many residents suffered physiological losses from a devastating flood; leaving many without clean drinking water, a home, or a way to clean

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Flood Relief Assistance

Author: Ryan Spicer

Major Program: Community Engagement

Abraham H. Maslow introduced the concept of a hierarchy of needs back in 1943. The hierarchy suggests that people are motivated to fulfill their basic physiological needs, before proceeding through rising levels of need—safety & security, love/belonging, self-esteem, to self-actualization.  During the early spring in Breathitt County Kentucky, many residents suffered physiological losses from a devastating flood; leaving many without clean drinking water, a home, or a way to clean

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Flood Relief 2021

Author: Reed Graham

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Abraham H. Maslow introduced the concept of a hierarchy of needs back in 1943. The hierarchy suggests that people are motivated to fulfill their basic physiological needs, before proceeding through rising levels of need—safety & security, love/belonging, self-esteem, to self-actualization.  During the early spring in Breathitt County Kentucky, many residents suffered physiological losses from a devastating flood; leaving many without clean drinking water, a home, or a way to clean

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