1. News you can use
Hurricane Sandy has devastated the
east coast. Although Oklahoma was unaffected, we are third in the nation for
the number of declared disasters. We have to be ready.
2. How can we react?
Stories of suffering filled the news.
Hurricane Sandy caused people to snap into survival mode. People couldn't get
down flights of stairs in the pitch black (no flashlight); no clothes, nothing
to eat. etc. A three-day emergency kit can help in times of survival.
3. Housing picture
Eight counties are piloting the
EDEN curriculum. We have held focus groups as part of the process. One thing
that came to light: You don't have to spend a bunch of $ to be better prepared.
Shop for supplies in your own home! Trade with your friends! Here is a picture
of Jessica Riggin as she began to get her supplies together.
4. Anything else I can think of
that might help you in your work.
Take the Extension educators
preparedness challenge! Please, all of you, shop in your own home and put your
own kit together. We can lead by example! Please put your kit together by next Friday,
November 9, 2012. I want to give a prize, but I can only do so if at least 20
educators participate. Please… get a kit together! The best photo entry will
receive an awesome Red Cross Emergency radio!
To enter to win, all I need is a picture of you and your kit with a brief description.
To enter to win, all I need is a picture of you and your kit with a brief description.
Resources:
- EDEN preparing a kit video: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/media/eden/getakit.html
- FEMA recommended supplies: http://www.ready.gov/basic-disaster-supplies-kit
THANK YOU!
Gina Peek
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