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OSU
Extension Roles and Responsibilies-
Presentation from the Disaster Inservice
For
an emergency that has been declared locally or at the state
level, OSU Extension can play a supportive role in many emergency
situations. For OSU county-level staff, consultation should
occur with the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) or
local Emergency Planning Agency to identify expected roles
and responsibilities during emergency situations. This dialogue
should begin well in advance of a potential emergency. OSU
county-staff should also consult with county-level Farm Services
Agency offices to identify Extension roles of all program
areas on the County
Emergency Boards.
The
State of Ohio Emergency Operations Plan , Ohio
Emergency Management Agency
Annexes
where Extension is listed as a supporting agency:
#5
Information and planning
#10
Hazardous Materials
#11
Agriculture
Public
Affairs Annex
Responsibilities
of Extension from USDA
- Communicates
state and county responsibilities during national emergencies
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Definesroles of the state and county emergency boards (of
which OSU Extension must have a representative on each)
- Provides
roles of state and county extension agents
- Lists some procedures for immediately following
a disaster during recovery
Federal
Response Plan, from FEMA website
- It
is a signed agreement among 27 federal departments + agencies
and the American Red Cross.
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USDA has reponsibilities in every listed disaster event
plan and although Extension is not specifically mentioned
in The Federal Response Plan, it can be expected to provide
assistance in disasters.
- In
a hazardous materials disaster, Extension
can be expected to play a large role in informing farmers
to protect the food supply.
For
Campus Faculty and Staff: The Ohio State
University Emergency Operations and Evacuation Plan
- A template for deparments, centers and
offices in PDF or WORD
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