This declaration will made federal assistance available to those living in Washington County. FEMA's disaster declarations make federal money available for individual assistance.
During this difficult time of flooding, tornados, and lots of rain don’t forget eXtension is a source of research-based information. As you prepare news releases, talk on the radio or TV refer people to eXtension. Here are some topics covered on the sites:
Family caregiving disasters - http://www.extension.org/category/family+caregiving+disaster+preparedness Information on stress and decision making, safe sheltering of your home, things caregivers should know in a disaster.
Floods- http://www.extension.org/category/floods%3A+clean-up+and+recovery. Information on what to do when you enter the home for the first time,
Agro security- http://www.extension.org/pages/Extension_Disaster_Education_Network_Agrosecurity This includes information about animals, food safety, worker safety, assessing risks and much more
Check out these resources and share the sites. The publications were developed by Cooperative Extension staff nation wide.
Food Safety - http://www.foodsafety.wisc.edu/emergency_foodsafety.html
Disaster Preparedness - http://www.uwex.edu/lgc/disaster/disaster.htm
Helping Children Cope and Food Safety for Flooded Gardens - SEE OUR FAMILY LIVING PAGE
Wisconsin
Master Food
Preserver
Training
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Free Family-Friendly Activities
Sponsored by Washington County 4-H and
Casa Guadalupe Education Center
Who: Any & all interested families in Washington County
When:
Where: Casa Guadalupe Education Center - 479 N. Main Street, West Bend
Why: Comes have fun, learn something new and find out what 4-H has to offer!
Questions: Call the Washington County UW-Extension 4-H office: 262-335-4478
Fun & Learning Family Day
As summer winds down and the kids start getting bored, join us for a day of fun and learning with e-H! Bring your family and sign up for an afternoon or eveing of workshops to explore the variety of activities that 4-H has to offer. Only $5 per family. Open to ALL families in Washington County with children in K5-8th grade. For more information and to register, visit the 4-H Action Center in the Pavilion during the Fair or call the Washington County UW-Extension 4-H office at 262-335-4478.
See you there!
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Fundraising & Managing Change
Can you afford to miss this?
THE WISCONSIN LOCAL FOOD NETWORK:
LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION & CONSUMPTION WEBSITE
NEW WEBSITE offers a Directory of local food initiatives in Wisconsin
Calendar of Events, local food in the news, links to local food websites and resources.
Register as a member and get the opportunity to participate in discussion forums about issues important to the local food community.
http://www.wisconsinlocalfood.wetpaint.com
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