2012 KOIN/KY Functional Needs Collaborative Joint ITV Workshop
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2012 KOIN/KY Functional Needs Collaborative Joint ITV Workshop
September 4, 2012
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Overview
• KOIN Update• KY Functional Needs Collaborative Update• “I Can’t Hear Your Call” – Interacting with Deaf and
Hard of Hearing Population During Emergencies• “What About Me?” – A Glimpse into the World of a
Person with a Disability During a Disaster• “Don’t Leave Me Behind!” – Older Persons in the
Community and Long Term Care• Wrap-Up/Question and Answer Session• Workshop presentation and materials will be posted
at healthalerts.ky.gov/KOIN website
Administrative Notes
• Ensure your microphone is off during presentations
• Technical or Equipment Issues:– Contact COT Bridge at (502) 564-9411
• Q&A Session at end of ITV
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Overview of the KOIN
• Established in 2004
• Grassroots-based communications network
• Successful because of trusted individuals
• Translation and adaptation of messaging
• Promotes pervasive preparedness
• Two-way communications tool
• Free preparedness materials
• Serves as national model
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KOIN Update 2011-12 Events
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• 5/3/11 - Flooding Alert for western KY
• 7/19/11 – Heat Safety Alert
• 9/30/11 – Seasonal Flu Informational Alert
• 1/11/12 – Winter Safety Alert
• 3/2/12 – Tornado/Severe Storm Alert
• 3/6/12 – Post Storm Clean-up Tips
• 6/29/12 – Heat Safety Alert
• 8/17/12 – Salmonella/Cantaloupe Alert
• 10/12 – KOIN Contact Information Update
Kentucky Health Alerts (healthalerts.ky.gov)
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KYHealthAlerts Twitter Feed
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Thank You
Alexandria Ramos, Eliot WardLanguage Access SectionCabinet for Health and Family Services
Providing timely Spanish translation of KOIN messages
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How to Contact Us
Barbara Fox ([email protected])Gwenda Bond ([email protected])Office of CommunicationsKentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services(502) 564-6786