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Baptist Health Hardin recently partnered with area law enforcement and first responders to present a live overdose simulation at area high schools which has been seen by more than 7,000 students.
“After the simulation, we then had a panel where education was given to the students, and then after that panel we played a video testimonial because the overdose was based on a Central Hardin student who had graduated and passed back in 2021,” said Baptist Health Hardin Community Health and Wellness Manager Erin Priddy.
Area parents and community members will get a chance to see the presentation seen by students and talk with a panel at a community overdose simulation set for 6 p.m. on March 18 at the Hardin County Performing Arts Center.
Priddy said the simulation and panel are not just a scare tactic, but an opportunity to show the impact of the situation. Similarly, the presentation for adults on the 18th is a reminder for parents.
“I think it is important for parents to understand,” Priddy said. “I know that a lot of times parents get busy, but this is going to give a lot of information on some things that parents need to look out for, and I think the most important thing is remembering that don’t think your child couldn’t get involved in something like this. Just come out and hear the information and hear what we have to say.”
Baptist Health Hardin says the presentation on the 18th contains content for mature audiences and is intended for adults 18 and over. No advanced registration is required to attend. Contact Baptist Health Hardin for more information.
The first week of March is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kentucky, an opportunity for residents, schools, and businesses to review plans and prepare for the possibility of severe weather.
“Severe weather can occur at any time of the year and brings a variety of hazards and impacts to Kentucky from tornadoes to flooding and high winds, but this is the perfect time to plan and prepare before severe weather strikes,” said Meteorologist Evan Webb with the National Weather Service in Louisville.
Part of Severe Weather Awareness Week is the statewide tornado drill, which will take place Wednesday, March 6 at 10:07 a.m. Eastern and 9:07 a.m. Central.
“This is a great opportunity for everyone to practice your tornado safety plan, whether you’re at home, school, or work,” said Webb. “If there is a threat of actual severe weather that day the drill will be postponed to a fair weather day so as to not cause confusion, but it is a coordinated statewide test for all of us to collectively have a chance to prepare for severe weather. It’s a chance to practice for a tornado and it’s not as often you get a chance to practice for something like that.”
Residents can find more information on creating safety plans and other tips by visiting the National Weather Service in Louisville’s website.
“We have a link at the top of our page on Kentucky Severe Weather Awareness Week so that folks can go to that page,” Webb said. “You can find a wealth of safety information on how to receive warnings, and on all sorts of different hazards from tornadoes and flooding to lightning, hail, recreational safety like while you’re boating and camping, even beach safety.”
In the event of severe weather, be sure to follow emergency responders and area media, including Quicksie and The Wolf, to stay up to date on weather conditions.
Traditionally, those who donate to the Army Emergency Relief Campaign are military-affiliated, which is where the organization’s motto “Soldiers Helping Soldiers” comes from, but all are welcome to contribute to Fort Knox’s AER Campaign which is now under way.
“It’s a program designed to provide financial assistance to soldiers and their family members in a time of need,” said Fort Knox Garrison Commander Colonel Christopher Ricci. “This year’s campaign is set to run from March 1 to June 1.”
The program was established more than 80 years ago and supports soldiers and their families in a variety of ways.
“The Fort Knox AER program alone helped 447 soldiers and their families last year with over $746,000 in assistance,” said Ricci. “That included 206 grants, 224 loans, and 17 grant loan combinations, as well as scholarships totaling $344,000 for more than 100 spouses and children of soldiers.”
Learn more and donate by visiting www.armyemergencyrelief.org.
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