Incident Specific Disaster Information related to 'Recovery' by Texas AgriLife experts
1. Animals
By Texas AgriLife Extension Service:
- Care & Treatment of Livestock After a Hurricane
- Procedures for Feeding Rescued Cattle & Horses in Hurricane-Affected Areas
- Rescue Feeding Cattle & Horses in Affected Areas
- Composting Large Animal Carcasses
- Livestock Emergency Preparedness and Recovery
- Managing Retention Control Structures during Catastrophic Events
- Understanding Vital Life Signs in Horses
Other:
- Managing Contaminated Animal and Plant Materials Field Guide on Best Practices
by Mukhtar et. al (2008)
National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense (FAZD)
- Disposal of Domestic or Exotic Livestock Carcasses
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC)
- Catastrophic Animal Mortality Management (Burial Method)
Technical Guidance
USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service
Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
- Wildlife in Disaster
FEMA
2. Disaster Recovery Guides
By Texas AgriLife Extension Service:
- After a Disaster: Information to Help You and Your Family Recover ( B6203 ) ( En Español )
- Managing Storm Debris From Declared Disasters
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Other:
- DisasterAssistance.gov
Provides citizens the ability to locate and apply for disaster relief.
- Recover & Rebuild
FEMA
- Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management
- Storm Recovery Guide
Louisiana State University Ag Center
- Your Guide to Preparing for Emergencies
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- The Disaster Guide
University of Florida Cooperative Extension
- Recover after a Disaster
American Red Cross
3. Disaster Health Issues
By Texas AgriLife Extension Service:
- Choosing and Using Insect Repellents ( ER-012 ) ( En Español )
- Controlling Blow Flies ( ER-026 ) ( En Español )
- Controlling Houseflies ( ER-025 ) ( En Español )
- Hand Washing in Emergency Situations ( ER-009 ) ( En Español )
- Health & Hygiene in Evacuation Centers ( ER-020 ) ( En Español )
- Mosquito Control Around the Home ( ER33 ) ( En Español )
- Mosquitoes and the Diseases They Transmit ( B6119 )
- Water is Vital - Especially after a Disaster ( ER-030 ) ( En Español )
- What Governmental Agencies Should Look For in a Mosquito
Abatement Company ( ER-028 )
- Managing Fire Ants After a Flood
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
- Managing Mosquitoes After a Flood
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Other:
- Resources for Displaced Cancer Patients, Their Families, and Physicians
National Cancer Institute
- Disaster Preparedness from the Alzheimer's Association
- Dealing with Mental Health after a Disaster
National Mental Health Information Center
- Emergency Wound Care After a Disaster
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Hand Hygiene After a Disaster
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Key Facts About Infectious Disease After a Disaster
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Preventing Illness and Disease After a Natural Disaster
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Protect yourself from Chemicals Released During a Natural Disasters
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
4. Disasters and Recovery Stress
By Texas AgriLife Extension Service:
- Children and Disasters (ER-008) ( En Español )
- Stress in Adults After Disasters: Warning Signs and Management (ER-018) ( En Español )
- Yea 4-H! Recreation Games and Activities
For use in Shelters and Evacuation Centers
Texas AgriLife Extension Service 4-H Program
Other:
- After a Disaster: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
National Mental Health Information Center
- After a Disaster: Self-Care Tips for Dealing with Stress
National Mental Health Information Center
- Children as Victims of Hurricanes and other Natural Disasters
Purdue Extension
- Helping Older Adults Cope with Disasters
Texas Department of State Health Services
- How to Help Children After a Disaster
National Mental Health Information Center
- Managing Trauma in Times of Disaster and Terrorism
Southern Rural Development Center
- Reaction of Children to a Disaster
National Mental Health Information Center
- Terrorist Attacks and Children
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- The Long-term Impact of a Traumatic Event
National Mental Health Information Center
5. Disaster Recovery Supply Kits
By Texas AgriLife Extension Service:
- Returning Home After a Disaster: Supply List (ER-016) ( En Español )
Other:
- UMCOR Flood Buckets
United Methodist Committee on Relief
6. Financial Recovery & Risk Management
By Texas AgriLife Extension Service:
- Available Assistance Resulting from Hurricane Ike
- After the Disaster - Consideration for Older Adults (ER-029) ( En Español )
- Caring for Important Papers after a Flood (ER-003) ( En Español )
- Financial Recovery: Homeowner's Property Insurance Issues (ER-035)
- Obtaining Disaster Assistance for Farms and Ranches (ER-032) ( En Español )
- Obtaining Disaster Assistance for Individuals and Families (ER-024) ( En Español )
- Obtaining Disaster Assistance for Public Infrastructure (ER-031) ( En Español )
- Obtaining Disaster Assistance for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed (ER-033) ( En Español )
- Managing your Money in Tough Times
- Preventing Fraud Following a Disaster (ER-034) ( En Español )
Other:
- Disaster Assistance for Individuals and Families
Locate and Apply for Disaster Relief
FEMA
- Get Assistance
American Red Cross
- Freddie Mac's Disaster Relief Policy
- Hurricane Vehicle and Watercraft Fraud: Don't Be a Victim
National Insurance Crime Bureau
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Grants Tax Relief for Disaster Victims
7. Food & Water Safety
By Texas AgriLife Extension Service:
- Decontaminating Flooded Wells (ER-011) ( En Español )
- Disinfecting Water After a Disaster (ER-002) ( En Español )
- Disinfecting Water Wells by Shock Chlorination (ER-004) ( En Español )
- Emergency Food and Water Supplies (E11)
- Food Safety for Relief Volunteers
- Handling Food or Drinks When Losing Power (ER-023) ( En Español )
- Foods & Supplies to Have on Hand When Power is Limited or Uncertain (ER-017) ( En Español )
- Cooking When the Power Goes Off (ER-005) ( En Español )
- Identifying & Handling Spoiled Unsafe Food After a Disaster (ER-021) ( En Español )
- Shock Chlorination of Stored Water Supplies (ER-013) ( En Español )
- Water is Vital - Especially after a Disaster (ER-030) ( En Español )
8. Restoring Your Home and Belongings
By Texas AgriLife Extension Service:
- Returning Home After a Disaster: Supply List (ER-016) ( En Español )
- Cleaning Flood-damaged Homes ( En Español )
- Controlling Blow Flies (ER-026) ( En Español )
- Controlling Houseflies (ER-025) ( En Español )
- Hiring a Reputable Contractor
- Mold after a Flood or Severe Water Damage (ER-010) ( En Español )
- Replacing Personal Documents After a Natural Disaster
- Removing odors and smells from refrigerators and freezers after food has spoiled (ER-005) ( En Español )
- Selecting Mold Remediation Contractors (ER-027) ( En Español )
Other:
- Avoiding Mold Hazards in Your Flooded Home
LSU Ag Center
- Potential Environmental Health Hazards When Returning to Homes and Businesses
Environmental Protection Agency
- Rehabbing Flooded Houses: A Guide for Builders and Contractors
Prepared for: Prepared for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Prepared by: Steven Winter Associates, Inc. Norwalk, Connecticut
9. Safety During Disaster Recovery
By Texas AgriLife Extension Service:
- After a Disaster: Recovery Safety Tips (ER-019) ( En Español )
- Basic First Aid (ER-014) ( En Español )
- Clearing Debris from Land (ER-015) ( En Español )
- Using Portable Generators Safely (ER-007)
10. Septic Systems & Water Wells
By Texas AgriLife Extension Service:
11. Tree Removal and Recovery
By Texas AgriLife Extension Service:
- Tree Care Kit: Damage Prevention & Disaster Recovery
- Salvaging Timber: Frequently Asked Questions (ER-036)
- Salvaging Timber: Landowner Do's and Don'ts (ER-037)
- Salvaging Timber: What Should I do with my damaged timber (ER-041)
- Selecting a Consulting Forester (ER-038)
- Can These Trees be Saved? (ER-039) ( En Español )
- Dealing with Storm Damaged Trees (ER-040) ( En Español )
12. Other General Information
- Disaster Recovery Fact Sheets
University of Illinois
Note: All numbered publications can be found
at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service Bookstore:
http://agrilifebookstore.org/
