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Scott County CES

Title:
Disaster and Emergency Response
MAP:
Disaster and Emergency Response Education
Agents Involved:
Brewer, Faris, Flynt, Adkins
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Emergency Disaster Preparedness
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Tornado Response and Recovery
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Flood Relief & Recovery
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/records

Method:  Disaster Preparedness programs and education 

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: Participants in Scott County Extension Disaster Preparedness Programing will make conscious choices to be more prepared for disasters (ex. weather prep for gardens, using the UK weather app, etc.)

Indicator: Number of people who download the weather app, prep their garden/home, etc. 

Method: Sign in sheets, surveys, and testimonials. 

Timeline: Spring/Fall

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: Spring 


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: Spring 


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:  Spring


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, and transfer of property. 

Inputs: Staff, materials, publications

Date: Fall



Success Stories

National Disaster Preparedness Month: Preparing Our Community for when Disaster Strikes

Author: Alivia Faris

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

Kentuckians have experienced firsthand how natural disasters can occur any time and often with little warning. Disasters take many forms, and we can feel their impacts across most areas of family life. Because there is no “one-size-fits-all” disaster model, planning community outreach can be challenging, and Cooperative Extension is often involved in disaster preparation and response at the local level.As a result of local needs, the Bluegrass Area Extension Agent for Family and Cons

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