Franklin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1083 - Emergency Disaster Preparedness | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1083.3) | 0 |
Number of individuals who have implemented best practices (prepared disaster kits for the home or business, etc.) as a result of Extension programming |
| 1083.7) | 10 |
Number of individuals reporting the expedited recovery of agricultural operations, individuals, families, and businesses after natural disasters, pandemics, and/or other emergencies |
| 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) |
| 1083.5) | 0 |
Number of volunteers who led a program as a response to a disaster event |
| 1083.2) | 10 |
Number of individuals reporting an intent to implement one or more disaster preparedness strategies/plan |
| 1083.1) | 15 |
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) |
| 1083.4) | 12 |
Number of individuals who became involved in an existing local disaster preparedness program |
Success Stories
Franklin County Extension Office to install solar panels, batteries for electric needs
Author: Adam Leonberger
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
The Franklin County Extension District Board voted to take advantage of the Solarize Frankfort process and federal government rebates to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery back-up system to supply nearly 100% of the office’s net annual electricity needs. The 45 kilowatt (AC) project will use 164 solar PV panels and four Tesla Powerwall batteries. The 164-panel solar array is expected to supply 98% of the Extension office’s net annual electricity needs, using a net metering
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