Harlan County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1083 - Emergency Disaster Preparedness | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1083.3) | 78 |
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) | 0 |
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) | 5 |
Number of volunteers who led a program as a response to a disaster event |
| 1083.2) | 78 |
Number of individuals reporting an intent to implement one or more disaster preparedness strategies/plan |
| 1083.1) | 90 |
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) | 5 |
Number of individuals who became involved in an existing local disaster preparedness program |
Success Stories
Youth Preparedness Program
Author: Jeremy Williams
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
Being prepared for life's disasters is crucial for navigating many storms. Learning preparedness skills as a youth can have a lifelong impact, equipping individuals to face emergencies with confidence and resilience.The Harlan County Youth Preparedness Program was facilitated by the Harlan County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Kentucky Emergency Management, and Harlan County Public Schools. This program aimed to educate and prepare students for disaster situations through an 18-ses
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