February 2024 Edition

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February FCS Newsletter

Dates
February 6
Soups and Stews Program
February 14
Valentine's Day
March 17
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
March 19
Happy Spring!
March 19
Homemaker Lesson Training - Daviess
March 19
Homemaker Council
March 20
Homemaker Lesson Training - Henderson

SOUPS AND STEWS
Our soups and stews class is full! We look forward to seeing you February 6 at 5:30. If you know you can’t make it, please call the office so we can move someone off the waiting list.

PECANS FOR SALE!
We have bags of Schermer pecan halves and pieces for sale. Each 16 ounce bag is $10. All proceeds benefit the Extension Homemakers. Pecans can be purchased by stopping by the Extension Office.

WELCOME BACK ASHLEY MARSHALL!!
You may have seen a new but familiar face at the office recently. Ashley Marshall is our newest Staff Assistant. She is excited to be back at the Extension Office and serve Daviess County after spending two years in Charleston, South Carolina. She has a Bachelors degree in English Literature and a Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling.

February is Earthquake Awareness Month
Source: Hardin Stevens, senior Extension associate, University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, October 2023

February is Earthquake Awareness Month in the United States. This month raises awareness of the dangers of earthquakes, and educates people about the steps you should take in the event of an earthquake.

Earthquakes can occur at any time with little to no warning. Before an earthquake, find places in your home, work, or school that provide protection away from windows and things that could fall on you. Think about what furniture you could shelter under to protect your head and body from falling objects. Taking preventative steps now can make your home safer for your family, such as securing tall and heavy furniture to the wall.

During an earthquake, the American Red Cross advises that you "drop, cover, and hold on." Avoid moving as much as possible and use what is around you to protect your body. If you are indoors, remain there until the shaking stops. Be aware of aftershocks, which are smaller earthquakes occurring after the first, larger earthquake. The shaking from an earthquake may cause structural damage, so avoid elevators and debris as you exit.

If you are outdoors during an earthquake, get low to the ground in an open space. Avoid structures and trees that could fall on you. If you are in a vehicle, keep your seatbelt on and find a clear space to pull over. Do not drive away until the shaking stops. Avoid driving on roads and bridges that the earthquake may have damaged.

Following an earthquake, check yourself for injuries. Follow the instructions of local authorities and be prepared for aftershocks. Inspect your home for damage and leave if it seems unsafe. Wear protective clothing and be cautious of other hazards, such as fallen power lines or gas leaks, or fires that may start as a result. A hissing noise may mean a broken gas line. You should exit immediately and contact the fire department if you hear a leak or smell gas.

And if you are thinking, "Earthquakes don't happen in Kentucky," you are mistaken. According to the Kentucky Geological Survey, in 2021, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred in northern Lewis County. There have been at least 77 earthquakes on record for Kentucky since 1931, with the largest occurring in Bath County in 1980 when a magnitude 5.2 earthquake caused an estimated $3 million in damages.

References: https://fcs-hes.ca.uky.edu/ITFOD https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/earthquake.html https://www.uky.edu/KGS/education/factsheet/Earthquakes.pdf https://www.bereadylexington.com/earthquake_awareness_month/

HOMEMAKER HAPPENINGS
Lesson for the Month Self Care and Self Pampering—A Family and Individual Development Lesson
Roll Call What is your favorite season and why?
Thought of the Month “If the winter is too cold and the summer too hot, you are not a hiker.” —Unknown

Thanks to the Homemakers who provided dishes in December for Remi’s Celebration of Life!

Lesson Leader Training
The last Homemaker Lesson leader trainings of 2023-2024 will be Tuesday, March 19 at the Daviess County Extension Office and Wednesday, March 20 at the Henderson County Extension Office.

April Lesson at 10:00am: Handy to Have: Emergency Health Information Cards
May Lesson at 11:00am: Understanding and Preventing Suicide

The Daviess County Extension Homemaker Council will meet following the lesson trainings at 12:15pm on March 19.