Source:  Texas Department of Insurance, Atmos Energy

Homeowners insurance policies generally provide coverage for losses from wind and hail, and in certain situations, might cover losses from wind-blown rain. The following tips will help make the claims process go smoother.

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Atmos Energy is asking emergency crews, customers and volunteers involved in tornado recovery to call 811 before using heavy equipment such as back-hoes, front-end-loaders, power augers or plows.

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Source:  North Dakota State University Extension Service

Surface water contamination from manure spills may pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems, and excessive nutrients may cause eutrophication in freshwater ecosystems.

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Source:  FEMA.gov

Homeowners and renters who sustained property damage as a result of the recent fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as they may be eligible for disaster assistance. The April 19 emergency disaster declaration for the state of Texas has been expanded to allow eligible individuals and households affected by the explosion in McLennan County access to Individual Assistance grants.

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Thunderstorms produce lightning, high winds, and rain. Many strong thunderstorms produce hail and some produce tornadoes. NOAA Weather Radio is the prime alerting and critical information delivery system for thunderstorms. The following sites provide information on severe thunderstorm preparedness.

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Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

If you have been evacuated because of a chemical fire, you may need to take steps after you return to ensure that the materials in and around your home, school, business, or farm have not been contaminated.

Governmental agencies will conduct tests to determine what byproducts from the fire were left in the soil, air, or water, and whether they could harm people, animals, or the environment.

In Texas, the tests will be administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Until the results are known, consider taking the following measures to protect yourself and others.

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Additional Resources:

Returning Home After a Disaster: Supply List (PDF) ( En Español )

How to Remove Smoke Smell from a Home (PDF)

After a Disaster (eBook & PDF)

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Source:  National Extension Disaster Education Network

H7N9 is an avian Influenza. Avian Influenza (commonly referred to as Bird Flu) is a disease of wild birds and domestic poultry caused by many different subtypes of Type A influenza virus. The natural reservoir for Type A influenza viruses is wild water birds such as ducks and geese. New influenza A subtypes are continually emerging in the waterfowl population due to the constant mutation of the virus.

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Source:  AgriLife Today

A Water Education Network to help people in Texas learn the  best ways to manage the precious resource has been launched by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

The site, http://water.tamu.edu,  provides a “front door” for all of AgriLife Extension’s information on water conservation, water management, irrigation and water quality, which makes it easier to navigate, according to the developers.

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Source: Texas A&M Health Science Center

Caught in an emergency and need to think fast? There’s an app for that.

The Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) is proud to announce the launch of our new safety and security mobile app, HSC eduSafe, available for both Apple and Android phones and tablets.

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Source:  Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC)

Visit the Brochure Library to view over 25 comprehensive brochures related to animal health.

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Source:  AgriLife Today

South Texas growers affected by last year’s drought are encouraged to apply for emergency farm loans as soon as possible.

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