About EDEN and this Website

The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) is a collaborative multi-state effort by Extension Services across the country to improve the delivery of services to citizens affected by disasters.

This site serves primarily Extension agents and educators by providing them access to resources on disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery that will enhance their short- and long-term programming efforts.  It includes a password-protected "Intranet" section, where internal working documents are shared among the delegates. Learn more about the Cooperative Extension System.

Mission

The mission of the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) is to share education resources to reduce the impact of natural and man-made disasters:

This mission is carried out through:

• Interdisciplinary and multi-state research and education programs addressing disaster mitigation, preparation, response and recovery;
• Linkages with federal state and local agencies and organizations;
• Anticipation of future disaster education needs and actions;
• Timely and prompt communications and delivery of information that meets audience needs;
• Credible and reliable information

Vision

EDEN is the premier provider of disaster education resources delivered through the Land Grant University system.

Function

EDEN delegates communicate informally through an e-group maintained by Michigan State University. The delegates meet annually, usually in the fall.

POCs & Delegates Roles & Responsibilites

Leadership and Committee Structure

Joining EDEN

EDEN and eXtension

EDEN 101 PowerPoint (2009 Edition)

CSREES EDEN Review Document
The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) underwent a Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) program review in Washington, D.C., Feb. 11-14, 2008. This link takes you to the complete EDEN Review Document which was given to the CSREES review team prior to the program review taking place.