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| 1083 - Emergency Disaster Preparedness | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1083.3) | 20 |
Number of individuals who have implemented best practices (prepared disaster kits for the home or business, etc.) as a result of Extension programming |
| 1083.4) | 0 |
Number of individuals who became involved in an existing local disaster preparedness program |
| 1083.1) | 20 |
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge regarding disaster preparedness (such as emergency kit contents; daily water needs for survival; damage assessment; evacuation and sheltering in place plans) |
| 1083.2) | 20 |
Number of individuals reporting an intent to implement one or more disaster preparedness strategies/plan |
| 1083.5) | 0 |
Number of volunteers who led a program as a response to a disaster event |
| 1083.6) | 2 |
Number of individuals who plan to initiate networking opportunities with local leaders and emergency management officials (as a result of what they learned through Extension programming) |
| 1083.7) | 50 |
Number of individuals reporting the expedited recovery of agricultural operations, individuals, families, and businesses after natural disasters, pandemics, and/or other emergencies |
Author: Reed Graham
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Farm safety is often overlooked even though it is very important. For the first time since 2019, an in-person Farm & Home Safety Field Day was held! The event is hosted by: Breathitt County Extension, Wolfe County Extension, Breathitt County Farm Bureau, and Wolfe County Farm Bureau. This is the third time the event has been multi-county (and the second time in person). This year's event was held in Wolfe County at the
