Our Healthy Kentucky Home

​OHKYH February: Disaster Preparedness Video-Spanish Translation


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​The Our ​Healthy Kentucky Home campaign is a Team Kentucky initiative with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) to engage and inspire Kentuckians on a personal journey of achievable health and wellness ​improvements through increased physical activity, improved nutritional health, and decreased social isolation through targeted interventions.​​

​​Kentucky Statistics

According to the 2023 America's Health Rankings, the UnitedHealth Foundation reported that the Commonwealth of Kentucky raked 41st for overall health. Additionally, the 2022 Kentucky Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey reports that:​

  • 38% of citizens are obese
  • 26% do not engage in any non-work physical activity (i.e., exercise)
  • 45% eat fruit less than once per day
  • 20% eat vegetables less than once per day
  • 17% of adults smoke cigarettes (4th highest)

These factors contribute to health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and cancers, which diminish quality of li​fe and contribute to premature ​death.​

February: Disaster Preparedness

During the month of February, the Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign focuses on disaster preparedness. ​Disaster preparedness is essential to protecting and preserving our health and wellness, as it helps minimize the negative impact of emergencies on physical and mental health. Essentially, it's about being ready for the unexpected.​ We encourage you to use the resources below to personalize the Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign to meet your unique circumstances.​​

Disaster Preparedness​ Resources​
American Red Cross​ 

​Share Your Journey With Us

Tell us how you are personalizing the Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign to meet your unique circumstances by emailing us at: ​OurHealthyKYHome@ky.gov​

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Promote Our Heal​thy Kentucky Home Today

​​​​Our Healthy Kentucky Home camp​aign materials are available to assist ​in communicating the importance of making health and wellness accessible through clear, simple and achievable lifestyle changes. We encourage you to share the resources provided here and join us in strengthening Our Healthy Kentucky Home. ​​

A Message from Dr. Stack​

Our Healthy Kentucky Home Campaign ​Packet​​

image of campaign poster Our Healthy Kentucky Home Campaign Poster​ -12x18 inches

Our Healthy Kentucky Home Campaign Poster-8.5x11 inches​​


Shar​able Messages ​​


Plan Ahead
Disasters and most emergencies are beyond our control, but preparation and planning done ahead of time can lessen their impact on our family's health and safety. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. 




You and your family can prepare for disasters or emergencies by packing an emergency supply kit containing food, water, first aid and other supplies. Choose food options such as nuts, dried fruit and tuna keeping in mind any special dietary needs.Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. 

Take time before a disaster to practice your emergency plan to lessen the impact on your family's health and safety. In doing so, you can gain confidence in your ability to respond to, withstand and recover from the stress and adversity of an emergency.Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. 



Disasters and emergencies are stressful events that can affect how you and your family react. Discussing emergency plans helps reduce fear and ensures that family members are ready and know what to do when emergencies happen. Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. 



An emergency kit should contain enough food, water, first aid and other supplies that can last you and your family for several days. When preparing your emergency kit choose food options high in protein and fiber such as tuna and nuts which can help keep you full and provide essential nutrients. Visit ​OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign. 


Do you know what to do in the event of a disaster or emergency? A family emergency plan is an important part of the preparedness process which outlines what to do, where to go and how to communicate with your loved ones in case of an emergency.Learn how to create an emergency plan by visiting ready.gov/plan. To learn more visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov #OurHealthyKYHome



There are many ways to take action and prepare before a disaster occurs.​Visit https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2021-06/ready_12-ways-to-prepare_postcard.pdf to download a helpful FEMA checklist detailing some of the most important ways to help yourself, your family and your community increase your preparedness.Visit OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the #OurHealthyKyHome campaign.


Contact Information

OurHealthyKYHome@ky.gov​​​