Www.EDEN.lsu.edu An affiliation of land- and sea-grant professionals dealing with disaster education

www.EDEN.lsu.eduwww.EDEN.lsu.edu

An affiliation of land- and sea-grant professionals dealing with disaster education.


Presentation Overview:

• Cooperative Extension background

• Extension Disaster Education Network – History & Function– EDEN resources

• Are there disasters in NYS?

• NY EDEN– Opportunities

• SEHSA Relevance


History: Cooperative Extension Service

• 1914 partnership between land-grant colleges and universities and U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to:

– Develop practical applications of research knowledge

– Provide instruction and practical demonstrations of existing or improved practices or technologies in agriculture….


What is Extension (CES)?

Cooperative (funding and programs)

National: USDA

State: Land Grant University (Cornell)

Local: County

ExtensionExtends research-based knowledge to the public and community officials

ServicePublic service, nationwide, informal education


Cooperative Extension Service

• 4-H Youth Development

• Family & Consumer Sciences

• Agriculture

• Community Development

• Natural Resources

• Leadership


Extension – It’s Everywhere

• Local presence

• Cooperative structure

• Not regulatory

• Trusted resource

• Education is goal


Cornell Cooperative Extension

• County based Extension Associations– Serving 57 counties and New York City

• Efforts focused on:– Agriculture & Food Systems– Community & Economic Vitality– Environmental & Natural Resources– Children, Youth & Families– Nutrition & Health

• Website: www.cce.cornell.edu


• 1988 Drought

• 1993 Midwest Floods

• 2001 September, 11

• 2005 Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma

DISASTER: a situation that exceeds a community’s ability to respond and recover using its own resources.


Critical issue:• Sharing information efficiently • Not “reinventing the wheel”

The Cooperative Extension Service:• Proven foundation in delivering

education.• Provides local information for those who need it.


EDEN was developed in 1994, following the floods of the Midwest.

During this disaster, Extension educators/agents needed a network that could provide educational resources to answer victims’ questions.

The Beginning:


EDEN provides a link between nearly all Land- and Sea-Grant institutions and the county-based Cooperative Extension Service offices across the nation.

EDEN connects county offices with USDA-CSREES, APHIS, DHS and other sources of disaster information.

The Function:


EDEN Member States

And…

Alaska

Hawaii

Puerto Rico

Guam


Homeland Security Surveys

EDEN conducted two HS surveys which were provided by Purdue Extension (2002).

• The Extension Educator Survey

• The Agricultural & Horticultural Producer Survey


The Results

Please rate the following homeland security topics as to how urgent they are to your community:

Urgent Not UrgentDrinking water security – 78% 4%Food Security – 64% 9%Individual’s role – 57% 14%Government’s role – 55% 14%Animal biosecurity – 50% 12%Personal security - 48% 13%Farm security – 45% 12%Financial security – 42% 15%Plant/crop biosecurity – 37% 16%


The Results

Extension Educators

• 86% said it was likely to very likely that an agricultural, food or water bioterrorist attack will take place somewhere in the U.S.

• They identified a wide variety of educational needs relating to homeland security – from food to ag safety.


The Results

Agricultural & Horticultural Producers

• 51% felt they are not properly prepared for an agroterrorism event or some other event on their farm.

• Whether it is a plant or animal security issue, producers claimed that Extension would be one of the primary and initial contacts for objective information.


EDEN Resources: The Web Site

• Enables Extension educators/agents to request, share and find educational materials.

• Provides readily available resources at the county level for all phases of disaster.

• Reduces redundancy by making materials available.


EDEN Online: The Homepage

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Designed for Extension advisors, agents, and specialists who have the opportunity to teach plant biosecurity management to those involved in the U.S. agricultural sector. Developed at: University of Missouri

Plant Biosecurity Course


North Dakota State UniversityNorth Dakota State University

Provides Extension educators with an understanding of the National Response Plan (NRP) and USDA’s obligations under that plan.

‘USDA’s Role in the NRP’ Lesson Plans and Materials


University of MinnesotaUniversity of Minnesota

Demonstrates to consumers their role in protecting the food system from intentional and unintentional threats.

‘Food Processing and Security’ Lesson Plans and Materials


More Than Just A Web Site

• Nationwide network

• Non-biased materials

• Nationwide support


NY – Is There a Need?

• Natural Disasters – Winter Storms/ Spring Floods


Northeast Blackout August, 2003


NY – Is There a Need?

• September 11, 2001


Is This the Usual Traffic Pattern?


NY EDEN

Challenges = Opportunities:

• Promote awareness and interest• Prepare CCE Associations

– Emergency planning

• Provide resources for local disasters– Preparedness– Recovery

• Develop collaborative networks


NY EDEN Advisory Board

• Created to provide interest, collaboration, and direction at the university level and beyond.


University & CCE Associations

• Emergency Preparedness for CCE– Emergency Plans– Defining role in community disasters

• Central Emergency Planning Team– Member

• Incident Command System (ICS) – Coordinate courses


Resources: Preparedness & Recovery

• Disaster Listserv– Tool for immediate information transfer

• NY EDEN website– Direct link to national EDEN website– Current resources – many sources– Address specific NY issues

• http://emergencypreparedness.cce.cornell.edu


Emergency Preparedness Resources for New York State

Home Table of Contents News & Events About NY EDEN Agencies & Organizations Terms of Use Accessibility Website Help

INSTRUCTIONS: Begin by clicking on the category of disaster or impact most closely related to the specific emergency situation you are facing. This will take you to an overview of the topic, from which you can select pertinent sub-topics and resources. Alternatively, you can scan the Table of Contents to locate a particular resource.

Type of Disaster

Computer & Tech

Disease Fire Hazardous Material

Natural Disaster

Severe Weather

Terrorism War

Prevention, Preparedness, & Recovery

Preparation Guidelines

Recovery

Resources

Risk Communication

Hot Topics: Hurricanes/Katrina

response

Manure spill response and prevention

Plant Biosecurity Management Course

National Preparedness Month

West Nile Virus

Impacts on:

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Children

Civil Liberties

Community and Infrastructure

Economics & Finances

Electric Power & Gas

Family Wellbeing

Food & Water

Pets

Senior Citizens

Stress & Mental Health

Transportation (Including Traffic Accidents)

This website is a project of the New York Extension Disaster Education Network (NY EDEN), which is affiliated with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) and the national USDA EDEN network. ©2003-2004 NY EDEN.

Emergency Preparedness Resources for New York State

Home Table of Contents News & Events About NY EDEN Agencies & Organizations Terms of Use Accessibility Website Help

INSTRUCTIONS: Begin by clicking on the category of disaster or impact most closely related to the specific emergency situation you are facing. This will take you to an overview of the topic, from which you can select pertinent sub-topics and resources. Alternatively, you can scan the Table of Contents to locate a particular resource.

Type of Disaster

Computer & Tech

Disease Fire Hazardous Material

Natural Disaster

Severe Weather

Terrorism War

Prevention, Preparedness, & Recovery

Preparation Guidelines

Recovery Resources

Risk Communication

Hot Topics: Hurricanes/Katrina

response

Manure spill response and prevention

Plant Biosecurity Management Course

National Preparedness Month

West Nile Virus

Impacts on:

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Children

Civil Liberties

Community and Infrastructure

Economics & Finances

Electric Power & Gas

Family Wellbeing

Food & Water

Pets

Senior Citizens

Stress & Mental Health

Transportation (Including Traffic Accidents)

This website is a project of the New York Extension Disaster Education Network (NY EDEN),

which is affiliated with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) and the national USDA EDEN network. ©2003-2004 NY EDEN.


Collaborative Networks

• County Emergency Management Office

• American Red Cross, United Way

• State Animal Response Team (SART)

• NYS Dept. of Agriculture & Markets

• State Emergency Management Office (SEMO)

• SEHSA (future relationship)


Working Together:SEHSA + CCE + NY EDEN

• Emergency Preparedness– University/College Staff & Students

• Resources and Training– NY EDEN website and Disaster listserv– CCE Educators

• Communication

• Animals in Disasters– County Animal Response Teams (CART)


It is no longer “What if”…. but “When”


Contact Information:

NY EDENExtension Disaster Education Network

Ellen Abend, CoordinatorCornell University

[email protected]

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Www.EDEN.lsu.edu An affiliation of land- and sea-grant professionals dealing with disaster education