Success Story4-H Safety 2021



4-H Safety 2021

Author: Jennifer Cole

Planning Unit: Pulaski County CES

Major Program: Health

Plan of Work: Wellness & Healthy Communities-NEW

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Healthy living is one of three 4-H mission mandates and encompasses: physical activity, personal safety, mental health, addiction prevention, and diversity and inclusion.  In September 2021, Pulaski County Extension Agents: TJ Adkins, Jennifer Cole and Erica Spurgeon collaborated together to host a 4-H Safety for nearly 630 Pulaski County 8th graders at the Hal Rogers Fire Training Center.  The goal of the 4-H Safety Day was to promote and bring awareness to 8th graders in many general areas of safety.

There were a total of eight stations that the students rotated through.  Areas of safety that were covered included:

 

  1. Fire Safety
  2. Livestock/Animal Safety
  3. Water Safety
  4. Electrical Safety
  5. Tractor/Lawnmower Safety
  6. Outdoor Safety
  7. First Aid
  8. Drinking & Safety

 

This event was a great way to involve members of our community.  Presenters included our local EMS and fire departments, Corps of Engineers, SKRECC, Valley Farm Equipment, KY State Police, Garrard County 4-H Agent, Eric Comley and Pulaski County ANR Agent, TJ Adkins.  We are incredibly grateful for these groups and their willingness to give back to the community and support 4-H.

We were also able to involve a leadership aspect with our 4-H Teen Ambassadors and Pulaski County High School FFA Officers.  These 9 youth were used as group leaders to help rotate each group to their next station.

4-H Safety Day 2021 was a great way for 4-H to get back into our middle schools and provide a much needed refresher for students and teachers about personal safety.  We look forward to continuing this event each year.








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