EDEN links extension educators from across the U.S. & disciplines, enabling them to use and share resources to reduce the impact of disasters. #preparedness
Where will you meet if an emergency separates your family? A few conversations today can help everyone know what to do during an emergency.
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ALT Graphic for National Preparedness Month encouraging families to “Make Sure Your Family Knows the Plan.” The background shows a family gathered around a table reviewing an emergency plan and supplies, with EDEN branding at the bottom.
Natural disasters disrupt daily life and leave homeowners with difficult recovery decisions. Developed by Texas Sea Grant, this free resource offers guidance for homeowners, renters, and coastal residents living in hazard-prone areas.
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ALT Graphic announcing a new EDEN resource, “Texas Homeowner’s Handbook – To Prepare for Natural Disasters,” from Texas A&M University. The design features a rural Texas landscape with a windmill under a dark blue overlay, with orange and white text and EDEN branding.
Build Your Emergency Supply Kit!
When disaster strikes, you may have little time to gather the supplies your household needs. Building your kit now can help your household stay safe and prepared when an emergency happens.
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ALT Graphic for National Preparedness Month encouraging people to “Build Your Emergency Supply Kit.” The background shows emergency supplies including bottled water, canned food, blankets, hygiene items, a backpack and other essentials. EDEN branding appears at the bottom.
Have an idea, resource or project that could strengthen disaster education and preparedness? Share your expertise with Extension professionals from across the country at the EDEN Annual Conference.
Proposal submissions are due tomorrow! Submit yours here: hubs.li/Q04wZgYd0
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🌦️ Catch Up on the Conversation!
The September EDEN Professional Development Webinar explored the next chapter of building a Weather-Ready Nation and the collaborative efforts helping communities become more ready and resilient when weather strikes.
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The Extreme Weather Preparedness for Livestock Operations resource from @UConnExtension provides research-based guidance for preparing for floods, hail, hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and winter weather.
Access the resource here:
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ALT Graphic announcing a new EDEN resource titled “Extreme Weather Preparedness for Livestock Operations” from University of Connecticut Extension. The design features cattle grazing in a pasture beneath a dark blue overlay, with orange and white text and EDEN branding.
We’re just ONE DAY away from the September EDEN Professional Development Webinar!
🗓️: Sept. 8, 2026
🎙️: Charlie Woodrum, NOAA National Weather Service
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4gFn2d9
ALT Graphic promoting an upcoming EDEN webinar on September 8 at 1 p.m. ET titled “The Next Chapter of the Weather-Ready Nation Initiative.” Charlie Woodrum of the NOAA National Weather Service will present. Registration is available at extensiondisaster.net/news-events/webinars.
September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder that preparation starts long before disaster strikes.
Start today by reviewing your emergency plan and identifying one step you can take to become better prepared. Learn more: bit.ly/4A4QsZZ
Join us next week for the September EDEN Professional Development Webinar! 🌦️
Charlie Woodrum of NOAA NWS will explore the next chapter of Weather-Ready Nation and how collaboration can help communities prepare for severe weather.
🗓️: Sept. 8, 2026
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ALT Graphic promoting the September EDEN Professional Development Webinar on Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. ET. The webinar, “The Next Chapter of the Weather-Ready Nation Initiative,” features Charlie Woodrum of the NOAA National Weather Service.
Funding Opportunity Now Available!
@USDA_NIFA has opened the FY 2026 FADI-EDEN funding opportunity to support Cooperative Extension efforts that strengthen the resilience of the U.S. food and agriculture sector.
📅 Apply by Sept. 21, 2026
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🧒 Kids need to be ready too.
@Readygov Kids Resource Library offers games, videos & activities to teach emergency preparedness in a fun, age-appropriate way. Great for youth programs, schools & Extension events.
Explore: hubs.li/Q04pWqWB0
ALT Graphic from the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) promoting disaster preparedness resources for kids. A child wearing a yellow raincoat holds an umbrella in a rainy outdoor setting. A blue overlay features the headline, "Disaster Preparedness Resources for Kids." The EDEN logo appears at the top of the graphic.
We invite professionals from 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant universities to participate in a brief survey identifying professional development needs.
Access the survey at the link here: hubs.li/Q04vh4z50
New to EDEN? The EDEN Onboarding Toolkit is a great place to start.
Learn how the network works, where to find resources, and how to get involved through committees, webinars, and more.
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📚 Educators and youth leaders help build more resilient communities.
Explore classroom activities, emergency planning tools, and youth preparedness resources to help children and teens prepare for disasters.
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ALT Graphic from the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) featuring a teacher smiling and assisting a group of students as they work together at a classroom table. A blue overlay includes the headline, "Building Prepared Communities Starts in the Classroom." The EDEN logo appears in the upper right corner.
👏 Welcome to our newest EDEN delegates!
We're excited to welcome you to the network look forward to the work we'll accomplish together.
University of Vermont: Christopher Callahan
Auburn University: Benjamin DeBardeleben, Chloe Wilson
Montana State University: John Hawley
ALT An orange graphic Cover graphic welcoming new EDEN delegates. A collage of six orange-tinted disaster scenes, including a tornado, ice-covered trees, wildfire, flooding, and lightning, fills the background. Centered white text reads "NEW EDEN DELEGATES" with a navy blue banner above that says "WELCOME." The EDEN (Extension Disaster Education Network) logo appears near the bottom center, with navy diagonal accent lines along the lower edge and circular graphic elements at the top.
Summer heat can turn exercise into an emergency.
MU Extension's Exercising in the Heat Guide helps you understand:
✔️ Heat illness symptoms
✔️ Staying hydrated
✔️ Target heart rate safety
✔️ When to scale back
A must-read for educators and communities:
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Summer tip for older adults ☀️ : Stay hydrated, avoid prolonged time outdoors, and make sure someone can check on you during extreme heat or power outages. Planning ahead can help prevent heat-related illness.
Learn more: hubs.li/Q04nd51f0#SummerReady
🚜 DAR Specialists and partners from Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma and South Carolina participated in the 2026 Annual Operational Readiness Exercise. Training covered heavy equipment, biosecurity, livestock handling and animal supply point drills to improve disaster readiness.
Summer heat can be tough on cattle, but with the right strategies, you can keep your herd healthy and thriving. Explore these heat stress management tips from @michiganstateu to keep your animals cool.
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