Meade County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





2083 - Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS
2083.1) 120

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)

2083.2) 120

Number of individuals reporting an intent to implement one or more disaster preparedness strategies/plan

2083.3) 120

Number of individuals who have implemented best practices (prepared disaster kits for the home or business, etc.) as a result of Extension programming



Success Stories

Disaster Preparedness Awareness

Author: Jennifer Bridge

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

Disaster Preparedness Awareness

On April 3, 1974, an F5 tornado destroyed downtown Brandenburg and other parts of Meade County taking 31 lives.  As we approached the 50-year mark of the disaster, a lot of media attention and others interested in commemorating the event stirred up emotion for those who were impacted by the tornado.  We recognized as a community we had become lax in preparing for an emergency event.   To bring awareness to the importance of knowledge and preparedness in the event of a disaster, Me

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