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| Choosing and Using Insect Repellents | ||
| Choosing the right insect repellent could protect your health. Mosquitoes, biting flies and ticks can be annoying and sometimes pose a serious risk to public health. Insects can be carriers of such diseases as West Nile virus and Lyme disease. This fact sheet highlights the safe usage of insect repe
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| Additional Disaster Supplies and Tips for People with Diabetes | ||
| Emergency supply list and medical tips for people who have diabetes.
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| Avoiding Dehydration During Sports | ||
| Prolonged or intense exposure to our scorching Texas temperatures can lead to heat stroke, which is a medical emergency and requires immediate medical attention. To avoid heat-related illnesses, it is important that individuals participating in outdoor activities keep hydrated by playing it safe bef
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| Health & Hygiene in Evacuation Centers | ||
| Evacuation centers serve as temporary shelter for persons displaced from their homes following a disaster. Evacuation facilities vary depending on the location and the degree of damage caused by the event. Office buildings, sports stadiums, churches, residential homes, dormitories and community cent
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| Identifying and Handling Spoiled/Unsafe Food After a Disaster | ||
| Whether caused by a loss of power or floods, food spoilage during storms and other disasters is common. In the event of power loss or flood, it is important to check each food item to determine whether or not it is safe to eat. Do not taste any food you think is spoiled or unsafe to eat! This public
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| Quarantine and Isolation for Families | ||
| Quarantine is a public health strategy aimed at limiting the exposure of additional people by restricting the movement of people who are not yet ill but who were exposed to an infectious disease that can be spread to others. Isolation is a health strategy to keep people who are actually sick with an
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| Working outdoors in the heat | ||
| This article tells you how to stay healthy while working outdoors in the heat. It also discusses the different signs of heat illness.
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| Basic First Aid | ||
| In an emergency, it can be vital that you know first aid. This publication recommends actions that can be taken for various injuries, emergencies or medical conditions.
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| Decontaminating Flooded Wells | ||
| Water from a well that has been flooded should be assumed to be contaminated. Do not use the well water for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or even bathing until you are satisfied that the water is not contaminated. In order to ensure that the water is safe, the well should be disinfe
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| Hand Washing in Emergency Situations | ||
| After an emergency such as a hurricane or flood, it is possible that your water supplies have been temporarily cut off or become contaminated. However, it is still important for you and your family to wash their hands to avoid illness. This fact sheet covers proper techniques on when and how to wash
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| Health Hints Newsletter: Heat | ||
| Addresses how to stay healthy in the heat and how to help if someone falls ill from heat exposure. Focuses on children, as well as others at risk, such as the elderly, individuals with illness, overweight individuals, unfit individuals, people who are not acclimatized, and athletes of all ages.
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| Is It the Flu? Or Not? | ||
| It is not always easy to recognize the flu, that is why a doctor should be seen for an accurate diagnosis. Dr. Carol Rice give advice on how to self-treat and prevent the spread of flu.
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| Water is Vital - Especially after a Disaster | ||
| Water is vital, especially after a disaster. This publication offers advice on how to find hidden water sources in your home along with several different methods on how to purify water.
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| Disinfecting Water after a Disaster | ||
| After a disaster such as a hurricane or flood, your water supplies may have become contaminated or been temporarily cut off. This publication offers general guidelines on how to make sure the water you are using is safe for you and your family.
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| Handling Food or Drinks When the Power Goes Out | ||
| If a refrigeration has been lost, to ensure safety, all food items must be checked prior to consumption. The recommendations in the publication will guide the public on how to handle food once refrigeration has been lost.
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| Disinfecting Water Wells by Shock Chlorination | ||
| If your well has been flooded, it will need to be shock chlorinated before you can use it as a drinking water source. This publication explains the necessary procedure used for disinfecting a water well by shock chlorination.
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| Children and Disasters | ||
| This publication offers recommendations on how to handle children with psychological trauma during and after a disasters.
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| Stress in Adults after a Disaster: Warning Signs and Management | ||
| This publication points out the warning signs associated with post-disaster stress as well as offers advice on how to manage this type of stress.
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| Controlling Houseflies | ||
| The housefly, Musca domestica , is found worldwide and lives in close proximity to humans. Because houseflies can carry many diseases of humans and domestic animals, it is important to keep their populations low. Understanding their habits and life cycle can help you eliminate the most flies at the
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| Mold After a Flood | ||
| Mold can damage materials and your health. The longer you allow mold to grow, the greater the risk and the harder the cleanup. So as soon as it is safe to return home, begin cleanup and drying.
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| After the Disaster - Considerations for Older Adults | ||
| The article is an overview of what to do after a disaster. For example, how to get back your medicare benefits and your social security benefits.
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| Financial Recovery: Homeowner's Property Insurance Issues | ||
| The article addresses the different types of questions that a homeowner may have after a flood. For example, if their property insurance covers water damage or who to contact with their insurance questions.
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| Obtaining Disaster Assistance for Individuals and Families | ||
| This article addresses the different types of government assistance programs that a family or individual may be eligible for after a disaster. For example, from FEMA and the SBA.
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| Obtaining Disaster Assistance for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed | ||
| This article discusses the different available resources to assist in the recovery and reopening of a business.
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| Replacing Personal Documents After a Natural Disaster | ||
| A fact sheet containing contact information and websites to agencies to recover personal documents. This includes credit cards, Social Security cards, passports, and etc.
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