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Impact Report
| For plan | Nutrition Education and Behavior (Colfax County) |
| Date | November 3, 2011, 11:07 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | “Living With Wildfire” In response to the Track Fire that burned a total of 27,792 acres near Raton and in southern Colorado last June and July, the home economist presented a program, called “Living With Wildfire”, to 16 Extension club members who were in attendance at their September club meetings in Raton and Roy. University of Nevada CES materials were utilized to help the members to know what to do if wildfire threatens their homes. Handouts included a wildfire evacuation checklist, tips to prepare ahead for possible evacuation and wildfire, as well as a handout outlining steps to clean-up after a fire and address food safety concerns that was forwarded to home economists by the NMSU-CES Health Specialist. At least four of the Raton members experienced first-hand the hurried, stressful feelings associated with being notified by law enforcement and firefighters to quickly gather a few belongings and evacuate their homes. Members commented on the importance and timeliness of the presentation which will allow them to prepare more carefully prepare for a natural disaster such as the Track Fire. In addition, the home economist prepared this year’s Colfax County State Fair booth to include news articles and photos from the Track Fire incident to show the strong cooperation between community members, law enforcement, firefighters, county, state and federal agencies and government, brand inspectors, businesses and others during and after the fire. The county booth received second place honors. |