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Inclusive Emergency Preparedness
Bad things happen to good people. At some point, we will all experience a natural or man-caused disaster, or go through personal issues that can seriously disrupt our family's lives just like any other disaster. While being prepared is vital for everyone, the 61+ million American adults with disabilities face additional challenges preparing for, responding to, and recovering from these events.
A team of Purdue Extension Educators and Indiana PREPared just released "Inclusive Emergency Preparedness", a teaching resource designed to assist all families in preparing for disaster or emergency situations, with an emphasis on ensuring safety for those with disabilities.
These materials are designed for Extension Educators, teachers, and volunteers to teach a 1-hour lesson. The resources include a slide set with full instructor notes, a handout summary sheet, a Go-Bag prepping checklist, and a fillable PDF template for developing a family emergency plan. While designed as a teaching module, anyone can use the resources to help your family prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Click below to access our "Inclusive Emergency Preparedness" resource site.
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New World Screwworm: Updated Indiana Animal-Movement Requirements
Source: Indiana State Board of Animal Health The US Department of Agriculture’s announcement that New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States serves to remind Hoosiers to watch for unusual flies and/or maggots on livestock, poultry and pets.While not currently found in Indiana, the insect pest could be carried into the state via people or…
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Motorists: stay alert and share the road with farm equipment this spring
Source: Indiana State Department of Agriculture INDIANAPOLIS (April 16, 2026) — Planting season has officially arrived for Hoosier farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana’s rural roads and highways. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana Department of Transportation, and the Indiana State Police want to…
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Watering Livestock in Freezing Temperatures and Power Outages
Ensuring livestock have access to water during freezing temperatures is vital to maintain their health and productivity. Cold weather presents challenges such as frozen water sources, leading to dehydration and reduced feed intake. Implementing these strategies can help farmers ensure consistent water access for their livestock throughout the winter season. 1. Utilize Heated Water…
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Hot, dry harvests lead to combine fires – take preventive steps now!
Combine fires cost farmers millions of dollars in damages every harvest, and even worse, result in injuries and deaths. The current dry conditions, and forecasts for more hot, dry weather in the next couple weeks make it likely we’ll see plenty of combine and field fires this fall. As Harvest ’25 ramps up, be proactive…
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