From: Jody Duncan

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has proclaimed February as Earthquake Awareness Month in Kentucky as local, state and federal officials continue to prepare for The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, scheduled for February 7, 2013.

The 2013 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is expected to involve more than 2 million people through a broad‐based outreach program, partnerships with the media, and public advocacy. This event is being organized by the Central United States Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC) which includes the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee. The ShakeOut will be centered around a simultaneous Drop, Cover and Hold On earthquake preparedness drill that will be held at 10:15 a.m. Central Time on February 7, 2013. Drop, Cover and Hold On is the easy‐to remember and recommended personal protective action to take in the event of an earthquake.

From Leonard Peters

FRANKFORT, KY – The deadline for nominating an individual or entity for efforts to protect the environment is fast approaching. The Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) is requesting nominations for its 2013 Earth Day awards by Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2013.

Persons or entities that display an outstanding commitment to Kentucky’s environment are eligible. Nominating a group or individual is easy. Submit a nomination form and any supporting documentation to the EQC, 500 Mero Street, 12th floor, Capital Plaza Tower, Frankfort, KY 40601 or e-mail to Janet Pinkston at Janet.Pinkston@ky.gov.

Nomination forms can be found on EQC’s Website at http://eqc.ky.gov.  The annual EQC awards ceremony will take place in April.