Letcher County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2083 - Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2083.3) | 29 |
Number of individuals who have implemented best practices (prepared disaster kits for the home or business, etc.) as a result of Extension programming |
| 2083.2) | 40 |
Number of individuals reporting an intent to implement one or more disaster preparedness strategies/plan |
| 2083.1) | 40 |
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) |
Success Stories
Survive and Thrive: Winter Edition
Author: Nanette Banks
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS
Describe the Issue or Situation.Kentuckians have experienced firsthand how natural disasters can occur any time and often with little warning. Disasters take many forms, and we can feel their impacts across most areas of family life. Because there is no “one-size-fits-all” disaster model, planning community outreach can be challenging, and Cooperative Extension is often involved in disaster preparation and response at the local level. Describe the Outreach or Educational Program
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Survive and Thrive- Spring Edition
Author: Nanette Banks
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS
Survive and Thrive – Spring Weather EditionDescribe 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
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