2012 KOIN/KY Functional Needs Collaborative Joint ITV Workshop

2012 KOIN/KY Functional Needs Collaborative Joint ITV Workshop

September 4, 2012

Cabinet for Health and Family Services

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


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


KOIN Update 2011-12 Events


• 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)


KYHealthAlerts Twitter Feed



Thank You

Alexandria Ramos, Eliot WardLanguage Access SectionCabinet for Health and Family Services

Providing timely Spanish translation of KOIN messages


How to Contact Us

Barbara Fox ([email protected])Gwenda Bond ([email protected])Office of CommunicationsKentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services(502) 564-6786

Documents

2012 KOIN/KY Functional Needs Collaborative Joint ITV Workshop