Extension
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| 2046 - Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2046.4) | 148 |
Number of individuals who assessed the cost savings and/or benefits associated with newly adopted practices |
| 2046.5) | 72 |
Number of individuals self-reporting reduced costs associated with newly adopted practices |
| 2046.6) | 0 |
Number of people engaged in community strategies to improve the built and natural environment to increase active and healthy lifestyles |
| 2046.3) | 7 |
Number of individuals who implemented one or more practices to improve: disaster preparedness, pest management, going green, etc. |
| 2046.2) | 12 |
Number of individuals who identified one or more practices to improve disaster preparedness, pest management, going green, etc. |
| 2046.1) | 63 |
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations in understanding: disaster preparedness, pest management, going green, energy conservation, solid waste management, water conservation, home safety or built environment |
Author: Kathy Byrnes
Major Program: Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from foodborne diseases each year in the United States. The most common “cause” of foodborne illness is attributed to people - mishandling food, abusing the time/temperature rule, not washing their hands, and engaging in other behaviors that put themselves and others at risk. The University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University Family and Consumer Sciences
Author: Linda Brown-Price
Major Program: Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
Often there is little or no warning when an emergency is going to occur. Planning can help in getting through these situations. Having a plan and knowing what to do will help to prevent panic, fear, and physical harm. An emergency plan will also help to ensure safety for all citizens. Addressing this issue, a class on” Are you Ready for an Emergency” was presented to Kenton County residents. The class topics included identifying weather related emergencies, preparing a family pl
Author: Daniel Allen
Major Program: Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
50th Annual Earth Day Celebrated in Kenton CountyDuring the COVID19 pandemic it has become necessary for extension offices to be resourceful and creative when it comes to program delivery. Traditionally Kenton County offers a seed giveaway and youth programs at the local libraries centered around the Earth Day celebration. For 2020 we chose to do two Brown Bag Programs. Our first program began in late March with Seed Grab Bags placed outside of both Extension buildings. I
Author: Joan Bowling
Major Program: Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
The National Soap and Detergent Association, getting rid of clutter would eliminate 40 percent of housework in the average home. The National Association of Professional Organizers reports we spend one year of our lives looking for lost items. 23 percent of adults say they pay bills late (and incur fees) because they lose them. 1 in 11 American households rent a self-storage space and spend over $1000 a year in rent. A 2008 survey of 400 consumers nationwide, 27 percent said they feel disorganiz
