Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1083 - Emergency Disaster Preparedness | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1083.3) | 60 |
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) | 14 |
Number of individuals who became involved in an existing local disaster preparedness program |
| 1083.1) | 260 |
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) | 60 |
Number of individuals reporting an intent to implement one or more disaster preparedness strategies/plan |
| 1083.5) | 14 |
Number of volunteers who led a program as a response to a disaster event |
| 1083.6) | 10 |
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) | 60 |
Number of individuals reporting the expedited recovery of agricultural operations, individuals, families, and businesses after natural disasters, pandemics, and/or other emergencies |
Author: Benjamin Rudy
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
Amateur Radio also known as Ham Radio has been around since the 1890’s, with currently over 1.75 million licensed operators worldwide, over 779 million operators in the US, and more locally 27 operators in Fulton County. Amateur Radio is a tool for communication that many use on a daily basis, but is extremely beneficial during an emergency. The Fulton County Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Agent an Amateur Extra license holder presented information on Amateur Radio
Author: Benjamin Rudy
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
In the aftermath of the December 10, 2021, Tornado the community of Cayce and Fulton County had need for rebuilding and preparing for the next natural disaster. The Fulton County Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent partnered with Fulton County Emergency Management and the Fulton County Long Term Recovery Committee and other organizations with a series of events to aid the community.Over a period of several months, the groups hosted an Emergency “Go-Bag” workshop, celebrated the
