Breathitt County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1083 - Emergency Disaster Preparedness | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1083.1) | 100 |
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 |
| 1083.3) | 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) | 20 |
Number of individuals who became involved in an existing local disaster preparedness program |
| 1083.5) | 5 |
Number of volunteers who led a program as a response to a disaster event |
| 1083.6) | 5 |
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) | 29 |
Number of individuals reporting the expedited recovery of agricultural operations, individuals, families, and businesses after natural disasters, pandemics, and/or other emergencies |
Success Stories
Farm and Home Safety Event 2024
Author: Reed Graham
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Where there is a farm, there is always a home nearby. Farm and home safety is often overlooked even though it is a key component to success. Breathitt Co and Wolfe Co ANR and FCS Agents as well as Farm Bureaus collaborated for a joint Safety Program. The Field Day was held at the Hazel Green Park in Wolfe County. Participants had the option to select which track that they would like to complete for the evening. The Farm tr
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North Carolina Farmer Flood Relief
Author: Reed Graham
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
The Cooperative Extension Service has always been a strong network of land grant universities, across the United States. They have historically worked together to serve our many communities in time of need. During the devastating flood in Eastern Kentucky in 2022, many extension colleagues helped out from neighboring states during that time. When devastation hit our neighboring state in North Carolina from flooding from hurricane Helene, in 2024, our Mountain Cattleman’s Associ
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Survive and Thrive – Spring Weather Edition
Author: Kelsey Sebastian
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
Describe the Issue or Situation: Spring weather in Eastern Kentucky brings heightened risks of severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding. Many community members were underprepared for emergencies, lacking knowledge on how to create disaster kits, identify trustworthy resources, protect important assets, and respond appropriately during weather emergencies. Without proper preparation, these communities faced increased vulnerability during natural disasters.Describe the Outreach or Educational P
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