The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has developed Access and Functional Needs (AFN) GIS Maps to support emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts across the Commonwealth.

These tools, created through the Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, provide location-based community data that can help public safety officials identify and plan for populations that may require additional assistance during emergencies

Accessing AFN County Fact Sheets

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  1. Visit the Access and Functional Needs Assessment – Health Tracking website: https://healthtracking.ky.gov/data-portal/Pages/afn.aspx 
  2. Scrolling down to the AFN County Fact Sheets Map.
  3. Selecting your county.
  4. Clicking the blue View link next to the Fact Sheet.
  5. Downloading or printing the Fact Sheet.

AFN GIS Maps Resources

Location Data Map

Hospitals, healthcare facilities, and emergency management contacts

Age and Population Data Map

Demographic information from the American Community Survey

Communication Data Map

Variables that may affect how emergency messaging is delivered within a community

Medical and Disability Data Map

Information on medical conditions and disabilities that may influence emergency planning and response

Other Determinants Map

Data on factors such as poverty, homelessness, and other social determinants that may impact emergency preparedness

These resources are valuable planning tools for identifying community needs before, during, and after emergencies. If you have any questions or need assistance locating your county's fact sheet, contact KY EPHT Program at CHFS.KYEPHTN@ky.gov​ or KPCA.