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Impact Report
| For plan | Strengthening Families Initiative, Parenting Education (Valencia County) |
| Date | October 31, 2011, 4:21 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Emergency preparedness is no longer the sole concern of earthquake prone Californians and those who live in the part of the country known as "Tornado Alley." For Americans, preparedness must now account for man-made disasters as well as natural ones. Knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. The Valencia County CES worked closely with the Belen Fire Chief to develop a program designed to educate individuals about the importance of preparing for an emergency. Over 500 individuals were impacted by the emergency preparedness kits which have been distributed to help educate and prepare families for the unknown. Participants gain knowledge in emergencies that can and do affect New Mexico residents. They gain a greater understanding of the importance in preparing themselves and families for emergencies. This year the Valencia County CES worked closely with the New Mexico Men’s Recovery Academy to help them develop an emergency plan for the large number of inmates housed in their facility. The inmates were also educated on the importance of emergency preparation and food safety. |