Date: July 2nd, 2009
Source: The National Extension Disaster Education Network
A lot of new information continues to surface regarding the current H1N1 outbreak.
EDEN is maintaining two Issue pages that provide current and background information on H1N1:
Date: July 1st, 2009
Source: FEMA
Many people are killed in the period following a hurricane, severe storm or other disaster due to use of gasoline-powered tools or generators that expose them to carbon monoxide (CO), according to state and federal emergency management officials. Carbon monoxide is a deadly, invisible and odorless gas.
Date: June 30th, 2009
Source: FEMA
The figures are remarkable. Since 1978, Texans with flood insurance have received more than $5,013,776,416 in loss payments. In the last fiscal year alone, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) paid out 46,507 claims to state policyholders to the tune of $2.03 billion.
Date: June 29th, 2009
Source: FEMA
High ground does not guarantee that you are safe from floodwaters. But it does mean that you may be eligible for a low-cost Preferred Risk Policy (PRP) available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The Preferred Risk Policy is available for as little as $119 a year for $20,000 of building coverage and $5,000 of contents coverage for a building without a basement.
Date: June 26th, 2009
Source: FEMA
Every year, hundreds of thousands of residents throughout the state gamble that they won’t need to purchase flood insurance. Many of them are going to lose the bet, according to state and federal recovery officials overseeing recovery operations that follow federally declared disasters.
Date: June 25th, 2009
Source: Attorney General of Texas
Texas cell phone users should beware of an emerging, high-tech threat that has been dubbed: “smishing.” To trick more people into revealing personal information, financial account numbers, and passwords, spammers have begun sending fraudulent cell phone text messages.
Date: June 24th, 2009
Source: Texas Forest Service
As the heat wave continues in Texas, please be sure to check the outdoor burn ban status for your county regularly.
Date: June 24th, 2009
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
When disaster hits, Texans need to be ready. Follow the simple step-by-step online guide to building your plan–including family strategies, handy checklists, and special needs considerations for the disabled, the elderly and pets.
Date: June 24th, 2009
Source: Texas Forest Service
Fireworks and outdoor activities are commonly linked to Fourth of July celebrations, but Texas Forest Service (TFS) warns that carelessness with fireworks and other outdoor activities can lead to a wildfire.
Date: June 24th, 2009
Source: FEMA
When you are getting ready to return after a hurricane evacuation, make some plans before you travel. There are many challenges to staying safe while making repairs and cleaning up debris after a storm, according to state and federal emergency management officials.
