How to Prepare for a Flood
Date: May 11th, 2012
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Key facts about flood and storm preparedness.
Date: May 11th, 2012
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Key facts about flood and storm preparedness.
Date: May 9th, 2012
Source: Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)
Consumer Alert: TDI has received reports that people claiming to be from insurance companies are showing up at consumers’ houses unsolicited. Be wary of anyone who comes to your house before you’ve filed a claim. If you’re unsure, call your insurance company to ask if they’ve sent someone to your home.
Date: May 3rd, 2012
Source: Texas Forest Service
Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal, or TxWRAP, allows users to identify wildfire threats for a particular area based on landscape characteristics, historical fire occurrence, weather conditions, terrain and potential fire behavior. It also routes users to resources that can help them implement wildfire prevention practices.
Date: April 25th, 2012
Source: AgriLife Extension Specialists in Amarillo
About 2 million acres in the state of Texas are planted to turfgrass. With the increasing water shortages, it is important that homeowners learn to manage this valuable resource and avoid severe restrictions in the future, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service specialists.
Homeowners can find information in it covering grass types, establishment, lawn care, weed control, insects and diseases.
“Homeowners need to learn to apply only the necessary water, as well as nutrients and pesticides, to their lawn,” said Dr. Brent Bean, AgriLife Extension agronomist and co-author of the book. “Continued water issues could lead to severe restrictions in available water for lawns in the future.”
Date: April 24th, 2012
Source: Ecosystem Science and Management Extension Unit, Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Learn how to improve urban tree health, position urban trees to better withstand severe weather (hurricane, ice storms, drought), and minimize damage and loss of not only the beloved trees, but also surrounding structures (homes, vehicles, powerlines, etc.) — Be Tree Wise. Protect Life and Limbs.
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/153252
Date: April 23rd, 2012
Source: AgriLife Today
Experts with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are advising beef cattle producers to use caution and strategic planning when thinking about restocking herds after drought.
Date: April 18th, 2012
After a Wildfire: Checklist of Considerations for Post-Fire Management
All may appear lost, but with time and rain, pastures burned by recent wildfires will come back stronger if cattle are not restocked too early. The loss of standing vegetation affects not only the availability of feed for livestock, but also feed and cover, including nesting habitat for wildlife. This eBook is a checklist of considerations for post-fire management.
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/150859
Preparing Your Evacuation “Grab and Go” Box
Recent natural disasters have emphasized the importance of emergency preparedness. Everyone should have individual and family evacuation plans in place. It is critical that each family have a planned evacuation arrangement and an evacuation “to-go” box ready for emergencies.
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/150915
Protection of Rangeland and Pastures from Wildfire
Grazing lands are subject to wildfire because of an abundance of fine fuel (grass), frequent dry conditions, and proximity to an ignition source -usually a road or highway. Due to the risk of Wildfire, rangelands and pastures must be protected from accidental fires and/or those that are intentionally set. Firebreaks are a necessary and useful tool in this regard.
Date: April 18th, 2012
Source: AgriLife Today
It is important to irrigate damaged trees to reduce stress. Extra fertilizer is not recommended.
Date: April 11th, 2012
Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock Producers
With the right preparation, you can protect your livestock from injury should a hurricane occur. This eBook briefly covers vaccinations, barn preparation, livestock evacuations, feed, hay and water storage.
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Care and Treatment of Livestock After a Hurricane
Hurricanes can put livestock in immediate danger of drowning from flooding caused by heavy rains or storm surges in low-lying areas. In addition, flying debris or collapsing buildings can injure animals. These recommendations are just a partial list of actions that livestock owners should be aware of in a post-hurricane event and do not cover several species-specific concerns.
Date: April 4th, 2012
At least two large tornadoes in Dallas & Fort Worth were reported yesterday. The storms were strong enough to pick up tractor trailers, tear up roofs and overturn cars.
Use the following resources to recover from the tornadoes in Dallas & Fort Worth:
After a Disaster – Recovery Guidebook (eBook & PDF)
All Disaster Recovery Resources on the Texas EDEN Website
Severe Weather Disaster Resources