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The Role of Extension in a University's Response to a Natural Disaster
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Kerr, Susan; Sanders, Christina; Moulton, Curtis; Gaffney, Michael – Journal of Extension, 2018
In 2014, a mudslide devastated a small community in rural northwestern Washington State, taking 43 lives. The disaster created ripple effects that affected families, economies, transportation, and employment in neighboring communities. This article provides details of the state land-grant university's efforts to help affected communities recover.…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Land Grant Universities, Natural Disasters, Outreach Programs