Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)

National Preparedness Month: Day 13 - Stay Calm! During emergencies, it is best to stay calm! Oregon State University Extension has tips for handling stress and anxiety during an emergency. This guide offers tips for building your emotional toolkit. ➡️ Download it here: https://hubs.li/Q02P0wKn0 #NPM2024 #NationalPreparednessMonth #StartAConversation #CooperativeExtension #CoopExt

National Preparedness Month: Day 12 - Hurricane Season is Here! Did you know the month of September is peak Hurricane season? The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has recommendations on preparing your food and water supply before a hurricane and assessing its safety after the storm: 🌊 Keep a 2-day water supply for drinking. 🌊 Prep for food and hygiene needs. 🌊 Store an adequate amount of shelf-stable food. 🌊 Gather utensils and containers into a supply kit. 🌊 Safely eat or discard food after a natural disaster. ➡️ Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02P0ml60 #NPM2024 #NationalPreparednessMonth #StartAConversation #CooperativeExtension #CoopExt

National Preparedness Month: Day 6 - Empowering Young Minds! This #NPM2024, let's not forget our littlest heroes! Children can be surprisingly resilient when prepared for emergencies. This fantastic resource from UConn Extension (in English & Spanish!) can help you talk to your kids about severe weather in a way they understand. Together, you can create a plan, practice what to do, and empower them to feel safe. ➡️English download: https://hubs.li/Q02NQtZN0 ➡️Spanish download: https://hubs.li/Q02NQsqD0 #NationalPreparednessMonth #StartAConversation #CooperativeExtenion #CoopExt

National Preparedness Month: Day 10 - Build A Food Supply. Sometimes, emergencies leave people without access to food, resources, or transportation for a long period. For these extended emergencies, it's important to have on hand a two-week food supply to plan and prepare healthy, quick, and easy meals to focus on family and moving forward after a crisis. The University of Minnesota Extension has developed a two-week menu kit to help you prepare! ➡️ English download: https://hubs.li/Q02P0sj90 ➡️ Spanish download: https://hubs.li/Q02P0mcs0 #NPM2024 #NationalPreparednessMonth #StartAConversation #CooperativeExtension #CoopExt

National Preparedness Month: Day 11 - For The Furry Family Members. For many, pets are furry family members. In an emergency, it's important to create a plan that includes the safety and well-being of pets. When planning for a disaster with pets, remember to include all pet supplies in your emergency kit. The resource from FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency tells you to have a list of friends and neighbors who can care for your pet if you are unable to, and know which local shelters temporarily accept pets in the event of an evacuation. ➡️ Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02P0qLW0 #NPM2024 #NationalPreparednessMonth #StartAConversation #CooperativeExtenion #CoopExt

National Preparedness Month: Day 10 - Build A Food Supply. Sometimes, emergencies leave people without access to food, resources, or transportation for a long period. For these extended emergencies, it's important to have on hand a two-week food supply to plan and prepare healthy, quick, and easy meals to focus on family and moving forward after a crisis. The University of Minnesota Extension has developed a two-week menu kit to help you prepare! ➡️ English download: https://hubs.li/Q02P0sj90 ➡️ Spanish download: https://hubs.li/Q02P0mcs0 #NPM2024 #NationalPreparednessMonth #StartAConversation #CooperativeExtension #CoopExt

National Preparedness Month: Day 9 - A Plan For All. Older adults can be vulnerable in disasters, particularly those with mobility or medical issues. It's important to have a plan for our older family members that prioritizes their needs. The University of Minnesota Extension has a planning guide that discusses having a plan involving family members, communicating plans, evacuating safely, and reducing stress during emergencies. Prioritize every family member. ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02P0n8n0 #NPM24 #NationalPreparednessMonth #StartAConversation #CooperativeExtension #CoopExt

National Preparedness Month: Day 8 - Prep Your Meals! In the event of a power outage, it's important to have a plan to prepare meals. Learn from the University of Minnesota Extension on the different cooking methods to utilize and suggestions on no-cook meals to prepare when resources are limited: https://hubs.li/Q02P0yfx0 #NPM2024 #NationalPreparednessMonth #StartAConversation #CooperativeExtension #CoopExt

National Preparedness Month: Day 7 - Sheltering can save! Sheltering can be lifesaving in the event of a disaster. Prepare for different sheltering scenarios: stay-at-home, mass care, and sheltering-in-place. Have a plan and essential supplies ready. This research is from FEMA. Read more ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02P0t-M0 #NPM2024 #NationalPreparednessMonth #StartAConversation #CooperativeExtension #CoopExt

National Preparedness Month: Day 6 - Empowering Young Minds! This #NPM2024, let's not forget our littlest heroes! Children can be surprisingly resilient when prepared for emergencies. This fantastic resource from UConn Extension (in English & Spanish!) can help you talk to your kids about severe weather in a way they understand. Together, you can create a plan, practice what to do, and empower them to feel safe. ➡️English download: https://hubs.li/Q02NQtZN0 ➡️Spanish download: https://hubs.li/Q02NQsqD0 #NationalPreparednessMonth #StartAConversation #CooperativeExtenion #CoopExt