Extension Helps in Disaster Preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month, and the local Cooperative Extension Service is a partner in the third annual campaign to reach out to communities in every state and help all families be better prepared in case of a disaster. Sponsoring the effort, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security says in order for a community to be prepared, every person in that community needs to take the steps to become disaster-ready.
Being disaster prepared is more than just knowing what to do in case of a tornado or a fire. It’s also about preparing a 72-hour disaster supplies kit for your home, office and car; developing and practicing an emergency plan for your family; understanding your community’s warning systems and evacuation routes; knowing who to contact in your community for more information, and how you can get involved.
The Extension Service can be a valuable resource in disaster education. Through a nationwide network known as the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN), the Glasscock County office is connected to expert materials in disaster preparedness, recovery and response from land grant universities nationwide.
For more information, call the local office at (432) 354-2381, or visit www.EDEN.lsu.edu/npm for direct links to Extension and agency resources in your state or at the national level.