"Hurricane, tornado, flood or wildfire, the 4-H Community Readiness
Network helps communities and families improve their ability to be
prepared during an emergency." In 2007-2008 the Alert, Evacuate and
Shelter teams will assist 120 coastal counties in preparation for the
impact of a hurricane.
Partnerships between Emergency Management Agencies, community leaders
and 4-H youth and adults will create networks whose goal will be to
expand geographic literacy and incorporate strategies to keep residents
safe.
Through the use of advanced geospatial technology, communities
located in these southeastern states will be provided with critical
mapping information to ensure the well-being of all.
The states involved in this training are currently the following:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland,
Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and
Washington, DC.
