Archive for the ‘Mitigation’ Category
Date: Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service 4-H Program
Attached is a summary of activities to conduct with the youth who are residing in temporary shelters and evacuation centers.
These activities have been taken from a larger publication used by Texas 4-H to support After School Programs.
The lessons are set up in a “say and do” format. Even if you do not have a background in working with children, you can lead these activities with youth.
The activities do not require any additional supplies.
Best wishes from Texas 4-H!
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Keywords: 4h, activities, after-school programs, children, evacuation, kids, say and do, shelters, temporary shelters, youth
Date: Friday, November 20th, 2009
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
People with diabetes are at increased risk for complications from influenza, including 2009 H1N1 flu.
There are important steps and everyday precautions that people with diabetes should take in order to stay healthy this flu season.
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Keywords: 2009, complications, diabetes, flu, h1n1, h1n1 flu, influenza, precautions
Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
The information in the Tree Care Kit covers knowledge about urban tree care, damage prevention, and disaster recovery for trees. The site can help homeowners increase awareness of preventative maintenance and recovery, and ultimately reduce loss of trees and damage to surrounding structures.
Please visit the Tree Care Kit site at:
http://essmextension.tamu.edu/treecarekit/
Keywords: care, damage, disaster, homeowners, homes, kit, maintenance, Preparedness, prevention, Recovery, removal, severe weather, tree, urban tree care, wind damage
Date: Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
The 2009 H1N1 flu is considered a mild to moderate disease. Most healthy people with no underlying health conditions are able to treat themselves at home. Here are some home-health tips to help you care for yourself and your family.
Care for the H1N1 Flu (pdf)
Keywords: care, caring for others, flu, h1n1, health, home, house, recovering, sick, swine flu, tips, treat at home
Date: Monday, September 28th, 2009
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Influenza, more commonly known as “the flu,” is a contagious illness caused by a virus. The flu affects the upper respiratory system, which consists of the nose, mouth, sinuses, and throat. The 2009 H1N1 flu is a new flu virus that has spread worldwide. Most people do not yet have immunity against this virus.
H1N1 Flu Fact Sheet
Plan for H1N1 Flu
H1N1 Preparedness Supplies List
View all Texas EDEN Flu Resources >>
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Date: Friday, September 11th, 2009
Flooding can affect many homes in Texas. When flooding occurs, it affects everyone for no other reason than the reality that management of flood risk and response to flood events consumes tax dollars. When your home, business or neighborhood experiences a flood, there are things you can do to minimize the damages, protect your health and well-being, restore your property and protect it from future damage.
View Texas EDEN Flood Information
View Texas EDEN Disaster Recovery Resources
Keywords: 2009, business, clean-up, flooding, floods, homes, houses, minimize damage, neighborhood, Preparedness, property, Recovery, risk, september, texas, tx
Date: Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Be very cautious when hiring contractors to repair storm-damaged property.
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Keywords: builders, contractor, damage, fema, hire, hiring, property, repairs, storm, storm-damaged
Date: Friday, August 28th, 2009
Source: AgriLife News
Ranchers can take precautions to reduce the risk and spread of wildfire and protect livestock from injury or death by fire, said Texas AgriLife agency experts.
“The most important thing to remember is to have a fire plan in place,” said Dr. Rick Machen, Texas AgriLife Extension Service livestock specialist in Uvalde. “You’ll have a limited time to react when a wildfire hits, so you’ll need to be prepared and practiced for it.”
The plan should include how to access and transport livestock that may be in danger, he said.
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View Texas EDEN Drought Information
View Texas EDEN Wildfire Information
Keywords: cattle, evacuation, farm and ranch preparedness, fire, livestock, prepare, Preparedness, protect, texas, transport, transportation, tx, wildfire, wildland fire
Date: Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Source: AgriLife News
Hot, dry weather continued for most of Texas, with South Texas still the hottest and driest, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel.
It has been so hot and dry that ranchers are losing cattle, said Sammy Gavito, AgriLife Extension agent for Duval County, west of Corpus Christi.
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View Texas EDEN Drought Information
View Texas EDEN Wildfire Information
Keywords: cattle, deaths, drought, dry, hot, livestock, south texas, texas, tx
Date: Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Learn what to do to prepare your business and respond to the 2009-10 flu season, including H1N1.
You can find guidelines, suggestions, letters to send employees, vaccine information and the latest up-dates on everything about flu at:
http://flu.gov/
Find all the latest information about flu vaccines and anti-virals, guidelines for returning to work or school after the flu, and other flu information specific to Texas at:
http://texasflu.org
.
View Texas EDEN Flu Resources
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