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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Grayson County Disaster Preparedness Summit | Empowering You for the Unexpected

Author: Natalie Taul

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

The first annual Grayson County Disaster Preparedness Summit, held on March 20 at the Centre on Main, brought together over 75 residents and local partners with a shared goal: to be better prepared for the unexpected. This timely event, themed "Empowering You for the Unexpected," was a collaborative effort between Extension, Emergency Management, and the Health Department. Meteorologist Shane Holinde of KY Mesonet delivered an engaging keynote on shifting weather patterns and the growi

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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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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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2025 Survive and Thrive, Spring Weather Disaster Preparedness

Author: Vicki Boggs

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

2025 Survive and Thrive, Spring Weather Disaster Preparedness

                                                                                        2025 Survive and Thrive – Spring Weather EditionDescribe the Issue or Situation: Spring weather in Eastern Kentucky brings heightened risks of severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding

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In the Face of Disaster

Author: Jennifer Bridge

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

On April 3, 1974, an F5 tornado destroyed downtown Brandenburg and other parts of Meade County taking 31 lives. Meade County's location along the Ohio River makes it a frequent target for natural disasters especially tornados and flooding. To bring awareness to the importance of knowledge and preparedness in the event of a disaster, Meade County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences, extension homemakers and emergency management, partnered together to host Disaster Preparedness Awareness. &

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Survive and Thrive

Author: Rosa Smith

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

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. As a result of local needs, the County Extension Agents for Family and Consu

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Survive and Thrive: Disaster Preparedness Part I

Author: Vicki Boggs

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

Survive and Thrive: Disaster Preparedness Part I

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. Outreach and Educational Program Response/Participants:As a result

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In the Face of Disaster - Bluegrass Area FCS Agent Emergency Preparedness Programs

Author: Caroline McMahan

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

In the Face of Disaster - Bluegrass Area FCS Agent Emergency Preparedness Programs

  Success Story 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.  As a result of local needs, the Bluegra

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In the Face of Disaster

Author: Kelly Alsip

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

In the Face of Disaster

 Success Story  Kentuckians have experienced firsthand how natural disasters can occur at 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. Cooperative Extension is often involved in disaster preparation and response at the local level.  As a result of local needs, Kelly Alsip

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Survive to Thrive: Disaster Preparedness

Author: Stacy Trent

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

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.  As a result of local needs, the County Extension Agents for Family and

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In Face of Disaster

Author: Nan Montgomery

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

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.In response to local needs, the County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sci

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In the Face of Disaster

Author: Krista Perry

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

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. As a result of local needs, the County Extension Agent for Family and Consum

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In the Face of Disaster

Author: Karen Denniston

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

In the Face of Disaster

   Success Story 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.  As a result of local needs, the B

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Bluegrass Area In The Face of Disaster Program

Author: Shonda Johnston

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

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.  As a result of local needs, the Bluegrass Area Extension Agent for Fam

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Survive & Thrive: Disaster Prepardness

Author: Kelsey Sebastian

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

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.  As a result of local needs, the County Extension Agents for Family and

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In the Face of Disaster Bluegrass Area Collective Programming

Author: Maranda Brooks

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

In the Face of Disaster Bluegrass Area Collective Programming

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.  As a result of local needs, the Bluegrass Area Extension Agent for Fam

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Survive and Thrive

Author: Lorie Adams

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

Describe the Issue or Situation.According to the University Of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Community Needs Assessment from Fall 2023, community members listed "preparations for county wide disasters and/or climate impact as one of the top fifteen issues for the county. In 2022, many of our Eastern Kentucky counties dealt with a 100 year flood. In Knott County, 22 residents lost their lives as a result of the disaster.  Residents did not understand the alerts/warnings and went to bed

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Survive and Thrive: Disaster Preparedness

Author: Kayla Watts

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

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. As a result of local needs, the County Extension Agents for Family and Consu

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Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
S107 Ag. Science Center North
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
+1 (859) 257-4302

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