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Contact:

Steve Baertsche

614-292-4077

baertsche.1@osu.edu

Joyce McDowell

614-292-4481

mcdowell.1@osu.edu

 

Areas of Expertise: 

Extension serves a excellant means to distribute practical information to the public.  It publishes factsheets, bulletins and other publications on an internet database called Ohioline.  It also has publications for distribution at each office. 
Some topics related to disaster prepartation:

• Fire disaster plans
• Disaster plans
• Biosecurity
• Agroterrorism preparation
• Preparing disaster kit - Food storage
• Education on insurance and tax laws

Some topics related to disaster recovery:

• Pesticide cleanup
• Animal disease information
• Water testing and purification
• Managing crop diseases caused or worsened by flood or drought
• Disposal of hazardous waste
• Education about radiation
• Tips for coping with stress and grief in wake of disaster
• Understanding foodborn illnesses and the food recall procedure

Available Resources:
OSU Extension Disaster Inservice video

Websites:

• Ohioline - http://ohioline.osu.edu
• OSU Extension Disaster Resources Webpage - http://cfaes.osu.edu/facultystaff/healthsafety/OSUExtensionDisasterHome.htm
• Caring for Children in Troubled Times Webpage - http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/%7Ekidshelp/homepage.htm

Publications:

Disaster Preparation:

• CDFS-195-96 "Understanding Environmental Risk" Veronica Galea, Community Development, http://ohioline.osu.edu/cd-fact/0195.html
• CDFS-196-97 "Understanding Environmental Risk - Part II: Terminology, " Community Development, http://ohioline.osu.edu/cd-fact/0196.htm
  
• Disaster Kit
• HYG-5354-99, "Preserving Beverages: Water, Juice, and Milk," Valente Alvarez (Extension Specialist Food Science and Technology), Mary E. W. Kershaw (Extension Associate Food and Nutrition) and Lydia C. Medeiros (Extension Specialist Nutrition), Family and Consumer Sciences, http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5354.html
• HYG-5401-94, " Cupboard Storage," Lydia C. Medeiros and Sharon Van Dyne, Human Nutrition and Food Management, http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5401.html

Fire

• AEX-690-92, "If A Fire Strikes ... Escape Fast!"Human Development and Family Science and Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/0690.html
• AEX-424-01 "Water Sources for Fire Protection in Small Communities," Tony Nye and Karen Mancl, Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/0424.html
• AEX-690.1-92 "Smoke Detectors For Your Home," Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering and Family Resource Management Department, http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/0690_1.html
• AEX-690.2-92 "Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers," Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering and Family Resource Management Department, http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/0690_2.html
• AEX-690.3-92 "Purchasing and Installing Your Smoke Detector," Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering and Family Resource Management Department, http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/0690_3.html

Biosecurity

• Bulletin 473 "Livestock and Livestock Building Pest Management," William F. Lyon, Extension Entomology http://ohioline.osu.edu/b473/index.html
• Bulletin 853 "Poultry Pest Management," William F. Lyon, Extension Entomology, http://ohioline.osu.edu/b853/index.html
• VME-0009-01 “Biosecurity for Poultry,” Teresa Y. Morishita, D.V.M., Ph.D, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0009.html
• VME-0005-01 “Biosecurity Fundamentals for Extension Personnel,” Gary L. Bowman, D.V.M. and William P. Shulaw, D.V.M, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0005.html
• VME-0006-01 “On-Farm Biosecurity: Traffic Control and Sanitation,”Gary L. Bowman, D.V.M.and William P. Shulaw, D.V.M, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0006.html
• VME-0007-01 “Biosecurity for Youth Livestock Exhibitors,” Gary L. Bowman, D.V.M.and William P. Shulaw, D.V.M, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0007.html
• VME-0008-01 “Disinfection in On-Farm Biosecurity Procedures,” Gary L. Bowman, D.V.M.and William P. Shulaw, D.V.M, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/0008.html
• VME-013-02 “Cleaning and Disinfection of Poultry Facilities, “ Teresa Y. Morishita, D.V.M., Ph.D. and John C. Gordon, D.V.M., MPH, Veterinary Preventative Medicine, http://ohioline.osu.edu/vme-fact/pdf/0013.pdf

Tornado

• Bulletin 907 "Live Smart: Health and Safety Activities for Youth Clubs," Dee Jepsen,
  (State Extension Associate, Department of Food, Agriculture, and Biological Engineering), Kristi Kress, (Student Intern, Agricultural Education) and Christine Burky (Student Intern, Dietetics), 4-H, http://ohioline.osu.edu/b907/
  • Twisting into Safety http://ohioline.osu.edu/b907/b907_11.html

 

Food Security

• HYG-5570-98 "Foodborne Illness: Guess Who Came to Dinner?" Barbara Rohrs, Family and Consumer Sciences, http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5570.html
• “Ensuring Safe Food - A HACCP-Based Plan for Ensuring Food Safety in Retail Establishments - Appendix 11 - Emergency Management Plan Example,” Food Science and Technology, http://ohioline.osu.edu/b901/appendix_11.html

 

Disaster Recovery:

Water

• AEX-317-91 "Emergency Disinfection of Water Supplies," Karen Mancl, Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/0317.html
• AEX-318-91 "Shock Chlorination of Wells and Springs,"Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/0318.html
• AEX-422-98 "Fire Protection in Rural Areas: Dry Hydrants for Ponds," Tom Lagucki and Karen Mancl, Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/0422.html
• AEX-314-93, "Water Testing,"Karen Mancl, Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/0314.html
• AEX-315-01 "Where to Have Your Water Tested," Karen Mancl, Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/0315.html
• Bulletin 795 "Bacteria in Drinking Water," Karen M. Mancl, Agricultural Engineering, http://ohioline.osu.edu/b795/index.html

Homeland Security

• AEX-594.1 "Preventing Theft of Anhydrous Ammonia," Stephanie Simstad (Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent Clermont County) and Dee Jepsen (Program Manager Agricultural Safety and Health), Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, http://ohioline.osu.edu/aex-fact/0594-1.html
• "Farm Securities and Emergencies: Are You Ready?" John Bishop, OSU Dept of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering article contributed to Ohio Country Journal, http://fabe.osu.edu/OCJ%20Articles/Bishop%20Farm%20Security%20March%202003.htm
• "Ag Terrorism: Pro-active Steps Producers Should Take," OSU Extension, Farm Facts for Fairfield County, http://cfaes.osu.edu/facultystaff/healthsafety/fairfield.htm

Animal Disease

• WNV-1001-03 "Farmers and West Nile Virus," West Nile Virus Workgroup, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, http://ohioline.osu.edu/wnv-fact/1001.html
• WNV-1005-03 "West Nile Virus Fact Sheet For Veterinarians," West Nile Virus Workgroup, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, http://ohioline.osu.edu/wnv-fact/1005.html

Drought/Heat Wave

• HYG 1643-94 "Drought Resistance in the Home Landscape," Horticulture and Crop Science, http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1643.html
• SS-199-02 "First Aid for Heat Illness," Senior Series, http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0199.html
• AGF-019-90 "Emergency and Supplemental Crops for Forage," Dr. R. W. Van Keuren , John F. Underwood, Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, http://ohioline.osu.edu/agf-fact/0019.html
• Bulletin 907 "Live Smart: Health and Safety Activities for Youth Clubs," Dee Jepsen,
  (State Extension Associate, Department of Food, Agriculture, and Biological Engineering), Kristi Kress, (Student Intern, Agricultural Education) and Christine Burky (Student Intern, Dietetics), 4-H, http://ohioline.osu.edu/b907/
  • Detecting Heat Hazards http://ohioline.osu.edu/b907/b907_15.html
    

Storm/Tornado/Flood

• HYG-3045-96 "How to Care for Tree Wounds," Curt Leben
  Stephen Nameth and Jim Chatfield, Plant Pathology, http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/3000/3045.html
• F-31 “Timber Losses Through Casualty, Theft or Condemnation-Tax Treatment,” Gregory R. Passewitz, School of Natural Resources, http://ohioline.osu.edu/for-fact/0031.html
• CDFS-102 "Disposal Of Household Hazardous Materials," Joe E. Heimlich, Community Development, http://ohioline.osu.edu/cd-fact/0102.html
• CDFS-191-96, "Indoor Air Quality: Molds and Dust," Jacqueline LaMuth, Community Development, http://ohioline.osu.edu/cd-fact/0191.html
• AGF-118-95 "Effects of Flooding and Ponding on Corn," Peter R. Thomison, Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, http://ohioline.osu.edu/agf-fact/0118.html
• "Is the Mold In Your House Dangerous?" Cheryle Jones Syracuse, Environment Task Force Newsletter, Ohio State University Extension, Winter, 1998, v1 #4

Coping

• HYG-5164-96 "Supporting the Bereaved," Joyce A. Shriner, Family and Consumer Sciences, http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5164.html
• HYG-5165-96 "Young Children's Understanding of Death," Joyce A. Shriner, Family and Consumer Sciences, http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5165.html
• HYG-5214-96, "Helping Others Cope With Grief," Kathy K. Olive, Family and Consumer Sciences, http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5214.html
• SS-156-99 "Grandparents Helping Grandchildren in Times of Stress," Senior Series, http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0156.html
• WDYK-004-98 "What Do You Know... About how to handle stress in your life?"
  Shannon R. Zentall, 4-H? http://ohioline.osu.edu/wdyk/pdf/0004.pdf
• Bulletin 875-99 "Fostering Resilience in Children," Kimberly A. Gordon Rouse, Mary Longo and Mary Trickett, http://ohioline.osu.edu/b875/index.html
• FLM-FS-8-99 “Parents Helping Young Children Through Stressful Times,” Patricia H. Holmes, Family and Consumer Sciences, http://ohioline.osu.edu/flm99/fs08.html
• FLM-FS-7-99 “Teachers Helping Young Children in Times of Stress,” Patricia H. Holmes, Family and Consumer Sciences, http://ohioline.osu.edu/flm99/fs07.html
• FLM-FS-16-02 “Talking to Children When the Unexpected Happens,” Sharon L. Mader, M.S., CFCS, Family and Consumer Sciences, http://ohioline.osu.edu/flm02/FS16.html

Food Security

• AEX-251-02 "Understanding the Recall Concept in the Food Industry, " Gönül Kaletunç, Ph.D. and Ferhan Özadali, Ph.D, FABE, http://cfaes.osu.edu/facultystaff/healthsafety/documents/food_recall.pdf
• AEX-250-02 "Product Recall Factsheets: An Introduction," Gönül Kaletunç, Ph.D. and
  Ferhan Özadali, Ph.D, FABE, http://cfaes.osu.edu/facultystaff/healthsafety/documents/food_recall2.pdfBulletin 901

Human Diseases - (Many epidemics can be spread by mosquitos ex: malaria)

• WNV-1003-03 "People and West Nile Virus: Frequently Asked Questions," West Nile Virus Workgroup, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, http://ohioline.osu.edu/wnv-fact/1003.html
• WNV-1002-03 "What Outdoor Enthusiasts Should Know About West Nile Virus," West Nile Virus Workgroup, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, http://ohioline.osu.edu/wnv-fact/1002.html
• Bulletin 641 "Mosquito Pest Management," William F. Lyon and Julie A. Steele, Extension Entomology, http://ohioline.osu.edu/b641/index.html
• HYG-2058-98 "Mosquitoes," William F. Lyon, Richard L. Berry, and Michael F. Collart, Entomology, http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2058.html

Crops

• AGF-118-95 "Effects of Flooding and Ponding on Corn," Peter R. Thomison, Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, http://ohioline.osu.edu/agf-fact/0118.html
• AGF-019-90 "Emergency and Supplemental Crops for Forage," Dr. R. W. Van Keuren , John F. Underwood, Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, http://ohioline.osu.edu/agf-fact/0019.html
• F-31 “Timber Losses Through Casualty, Theft or Condemnation-Tax Treatment,” Gregory R. Passewitz, School of Natural Resources, http://ohioline.osu.edu/for-fact/0031.html

Radiation

• RER-20 "What Is Radioactive Material and How Does It Decay?" Audeen W. Fentiman, Timothy A. Leet and Joyce E. Meredith, OSU Nuclear Engineering Program and OSU Extension, http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~rer/rerhtml/rer_20.html
• RER-21 "What Is Ionizing Radiation?" Audeen W. Fentiman, Timothy A. Leet and Ronald J. Veley, OSU Nuclear Engineering Program and OSU Extension, http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~rer/rerhtml/rer_21.html
• RER-22 "What Are the Sources of Ionizing Radiation?" Audeen W. Fentiman, Brian K. Hajek ansd Joyce E. Meredith, OSU Nuclear Engineering Program and OSU Extension, http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~rer/rerhtml/rer_22.html
• RER-23 "How Is Ionizing Radiation Measured?" Audeen W. Fentiman, Joyce E. Meredith and Ronald J. Veley, OSU Nuclear Engineering Program and OSU Extension, http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~rer/rerhtml/rer_23.html
• RER-24 "What Are the Health Effects of Ionizing Radiation?" Audeen W. Fentiman, Mitchell Smith and Joyce E. Meredith, OSU Nuclear Engineering Program and OSU Extension, http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~rer/rerhtml/rer_24.html
• RER-25 "How Do Radioactive Materials Move Through the Environment to People?" Audeen W. Fentiman, Mitchell Smith and Ronald J. Veley, OSU Nuclear Engineering Program and OSU Extension, http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~rer/rerhtml/rer_25.html
• RER-26 "How Are People Protected From Ionizing Radiation?" Audeen W. Fentiman, Jeffery A. Henkel and Ronald J. Veley, OSU Nuclear Engineering Program and OSU Extension, http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~rer/rerhtml/rer_26.html
• "Radiation Safety Fundamentals," OSU Public Safety, http://cfaes.osu.edu/facultystaff/healthsafety/documents/OSURadSafety_fund.pdf

Farmers + Community Recovery

• ALS-1004-2002, “Ohio Laws Addressing Harm to Farm Property,” Peggy Kirk Hall, Agricultural, Environmental, and Developement Economics, http://ohioline.osu.edu/als-fact/1004.html

Additional Areas of Concern: None at this time