In Laurel County we’re growing ideas that make a difference in your life, your family, and your community. We have a dedicated staff of trained professionals delivering educational programs in agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community and economic development. The Laurel County Cooperative Extension Office is your connection to the University of Kentucky and the world. You’ll see some key numbers in this report. But the numbers don’t show you the people or the impact of our work. So the rest of this report shows the faces behind some of the numbers. IN LAUREL COUNTY December 1, 2012 2012 Tornado Relief On March 2nd an EF-2 tornado touched down in northern Laurel County, ripping through the small communities of Hawk Creek, Arthur Ridge and Hazel Green and leaving behind an 8 mile path of devastation. In the wake of destruction, 315 homes were damaged, 68 were completely de- stroyed, and 8 members of our community lost their lives. The Cooperative Extension Service collabo- rated with several other agencies to provide much needed assistance to the victims, including serving 10,000 meals and educating relief centers about food safety to protect volunteers and victims from food borne illnesses. We assisted with the distribution of food safety information, cleaning materials, organi- zation of donations at relief centers, distributing medical supplies, and procuring specially needed items for individuals with unique health conditions such as cancer. An estimated 375 families benefited from relief efforts. In addition to addressing immediate need The Ken- tucky Horse Council Relief Grants totaled $1,400.00 and was administered by distributing much needed feed, hay and fencing supplies. Agents, along with coordinating Extension volunteers assisted with the rescue of two horses trapped in woodland debris. Dead animal removal and pesticide cleanup and disposal was also coordinated in the affected communities. The Laurel County Ag- ricultural Development Council and the Laurel County Cattleman’s Associa- tion provided 13 farm operations with grants totaling 6,000.00 to help with fencing and other farm cleanup activities that were not covered by farm insur- ance policies. With the help of various organi- zations and the com- munity as a whole, the area was able to re- build effectively. Reaching Out to Laurel County Educational Programs Programs presented 840 Total participants 31,982 Educational Contacts Clientele visits 112,350 Telephone consultations 35,750 Newsletters distributed 67,830 Volunteer Development Volunteers 750 Volunteer hours 29,700 Clientele reached by volunteers 53,270
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In Laurel County we’re growing ideas that make a difference in your life, your family, and your community. We
have a dedicated staff of trained professionals delivering educational programs in agriculture and natural resources,
family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community and economic development. The Laurel
County Cooperative Extension Office is your connection to the University of Kentucky and the world.
You’ll see some key numbers in this report. But the numbers don’t show you the people or the impact of our work. So
the rest of this report shows the faces behind some of the numbers.
IN LAUREL COUNTY
December 1, 2012
2012 Tornado Relief
On March 2nd an EF-2 tornado touched down in
northern Laurel County, ripping through the small
communities of
Hawk Creek, Arthur
Ridge and Hazel
Green and leaving
behind an 8 mile
path of devastation.
In the wake of
destruction, 315
homes were damaged, 68 were completely de-
stroyed, and 8 members of our community lost their
lives. The Cooperative Extension Service collabo-
rated with several other agencies to provide much
needed assistance to the victims, including serving
10,000 meals and educating relief centers about food
safety to protect volunteers and victims from food
borne illnesses. We assisted with the distribution of