This month’s selected journal article is from the Journal of NACAA, titled “Does Cooperative Extension Have a Role to Play in County Emergency Management and/or Disaster Preparedness?” The article was published in December 2019.
Authors:
Chichester, L. M., and Emm, S.
Abstract:
While Extension faculty may have the knowledge and skills to be an asset to the county or local emergency management and/or disaster preparedness teams, they may not be collaborating with the local authorities prior to a major crisis event. This role varies from seats on committees and boards to providing resources, to taking over responsibility of an entire segment of the town population. Instigating these conversations with the emergency managers, the Sheriffs, and the Fire Chiefs in these communities was the first step of what appears to be a plan for long-term collaboration.
To read the article, visit: https://www.nacaa.com/journal/index.php?jid=1025
More details at: https://www.nacaa.com/journal/index.php?jid=1025