EDEN links extension educators from across the U.S. & disciplines, enabling them to use and share resources to reduce the impact of disasters. #preparedness

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Where will you meet if an emergency separates your family? A few conversations today can help everyone know what to do during an emergency. Learn more: hubs.li/Q04wZsmz0
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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. 🔗: hubs.li/Q04wZnzt0
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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. Learn more: hubs.li/Q04wZhSf0
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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. 🔗 hubs.li/Q04wTp4C0
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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: hubs.li/Q04wTnXv0
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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
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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
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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 🔗: bit.ly/4grpUKA
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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 🔗 hubs.li/Q04vKzbc0
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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
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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. hubs.li/Q04pWmlV0
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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. 🔗 hubs.li/Q04pWblB0
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👏 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
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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: hubs.li/Q04ncPGV0
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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
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Save the date for the 2027 EDEN Annual Conference! 📍 Lexington, KY 📅 March 8–12, 2027 🏨 Hilton Downtown Lexington Learn more at: hubs.ly/Q04nfrZr0
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🚜 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.
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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. To learn more, visit: hubs.li/Q04ndvvD0
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New World Screwworm resources are now available from EDEN. Access trusted information, Extension resources, USDA guidance, webinars, and preparedness tools to help identify and respond to this emerging animal health threat. hubs.li/Q04pW4ms0
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Working outside in the summer heat can be dangerous. Stay #SummerReady by scheduling frequent breaks, drinking plenty of water, and knowing the signs of heat-related illness. Safety should always come first. Learn more about how to stay safe at: hubs.li/Q04ncZcJ0
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Planning ahead can make a big difference during emergencies. The Preparedness and Resiliency Cookbook from @UArkansas helps families stay nourished during disasters and hardships. Find the guide at hubs.li/Q04ndr1x0
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☀️ Budget-friendly heat safety tips to stay #SummerReady: • Visit libraries, malls, or cooling centers to cool off • Check weather stripping to keep cool air inside • Use fans to improve comfort and airflow More tips: bit.ly/4ghfhKM
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👏 Welcome to our newest EDEN delegates: University of California: Lilian Thaoxaochay, Robert Woodke Louisiana State University: Nazla Bushra We're excited to have you join the network and look forward to collaborating to strengthen disaster efforts nationwide.
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Stay #SummerReady this grilling season. ☀️ Only use grills outdoors, keep a 3-foot safety zone around them, open gas grills before lighting, and clean grills after each use. Allow charcoal and ashes to cool completely before disposal. More safety tips: bit.ly/4eJrSni
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🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Independence Day as we celebrate our nation's independence and the communities that make America strong.
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Fireworks can put people, pets, and property at risk. Learn more at: bit.ly/4aqgnA8
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This July 4th, celebrate safely by leaving it to the professionals. Learn more about outdoor fire safety: bit.ly/4atoRq5
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It's important to be #SummerReady around water with kids. Always keep a close eye! Drowning can happen quickly and silently- even in shallow water. Designate a responsible adult as a water watcher and avoid distractions. Get more water safety tips: hubs.li/Q04kJP-H0
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Outdoor activities are a major risk during thunderstorms. If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike. Learn more about lightning safety for sports: hubs.li/Q04kDDp10
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The work doesn't stop when the conference ends. Following the 2026 EDEN Annual Conference, we're already looking ahead to new opportunities to learn, collaborate, and strengthen our impact. 📍 Save the Date 2027 EDEN Annual Conference Lexington, Kentucky March 8–12, 2027
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⚡ National Lightning Safety Week is a reminder to prepare before storms develop. Know where to shelter and sign up for alerts. Learn more ways at: hubs.li/Q04kzNQB0
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⚡ When thunder roars, go indoors. National Lightning Safety Week is a good reminder that thunderstorms can bring lightning, flash flooding, damaging winds, and hail with little warning. Find more info at: hubs.li/Q04kB7_m0
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👏 Kudos to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service DAR Unit for strengthening disaster readiness. Learn more at: hubs.li/Q04kJ-M60
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👏 Welcome new delegates to EDEN! New delegates and affiliates join from Auburn, Florida A&M, Montana, Texas A&M, Arkansas, California, Tennessee, and Wyoming! Glad to have you in the network!
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Did you know? ☀️ About 40% of unwanted heat buildup in homes comes through windows. Curtains, blinds, and awnings can help keep heat out and lower indoor temperatures during extreme summer weather. hubs.li/Q04kJxNw0 #SummerReady
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📺 Webinar replay available! 🔗 hubs.li/Q04kCc-R0
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👏 Congratulations to Nebraska Extension award recipients recognized for leadership in disaster education, youth programming, and agricultural research. Read more at: hubs.li/Q04kDyL80
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🔥 Wildfires can spread quickly and impact both natural areas and communities. Being prepared makes a difference! Learn how you can prepare at: hubs.li/Q04fcztd0
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With support from EDEN, the @LSUAgCenter Resilience & Readiness Initiative (ARRI) is helping communities across Louisiana better prepare for hurricanes, floods, and other severe weather. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/2x7pt9ys
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Wildfire risk isn’t just about where you live; it’s about how you prepare. The Fire Smart Landscapes resource from University of Nebraska–Lincoln helps homeowners do just that. 🔗 hubs.li/Q04fc-XC0
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Drought conditions heighten wildfire risk. While wildfires are natural, human activity can make them more destructive. Protect your home. Stay indoors. Stay informed. Learn more tips from University of Nebraska-Lincoln at hubs.li/Q04fc-WJ0
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With support from EDEN, the University of California Cooperative Extension expanded access to Youth Mental Health First Aid training across the state. Read more about this impactful training: tinyurl.com/34dpkx64
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National Hurricane Preparedness Week is wrapping up! This Hurricane and Evacuation Warning Guide from @Cornell University helps you plan for the worst. hubs.li/Q04fcZtZ0
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📺 Webinar Replay Available! Missed the EDEN Professional Development Webinar about Understanding and Preparing for Potential Animal and Human Risks Associated with New World Screwworm? Watch the replay! 🔗 hubs.li/Q04fcLKl0
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👏 Welcome a new point of contact and new delegates to EDEN! New POC: Kirsten Conard (Kansas State) New delegates join from Alabama A&M, Auburn, Texas A&M, Wisconsin, Georgia, Arizona, Hawaii, Minnesota & Washington State. Glad to have you in the network!
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EDEN has awarded 2026 Development Grants to six extension-led projects focused on strengthening disaster preparedness, response, and recovery across the United States! Learn more about the awardees and their projects: 🔗 bit.ly/4w5DBEP
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There’s just one week left to register for the May EDEN Professional Development Webinar! 🪰 Understanding and Preparing for Potential Animal and Human Risks Associated with New World Screwworm 🗓️ May 12, 2026 | 1 pm ET Register: bit.ly/4tLTqPb
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It's National Hurricane Preparedness Week! Take action today to understand your risk, make a plan for before, during, and after a storm, and ensure you have multiple ways to receive forecasts and alerts. Find out more at: bit.ly/42JqYlf
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