Source:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Start small. Focus on one topic area each month for the year. The Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response has recognized the Do 1 ThingExternal Web Site Icon project as a community effort that reflects and embodies the Whole Community approach to emergency management. Do 1 Thing, a web-based preparedness program, encourages participants to become better prepared by tackling one topic each month.

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Source:  FEMA.gov

If you are one of the many people with a cat, dog, other pet or service animal, now is a good time to start planning for what to do with your furry or feathered friend in the event of a future disaster.

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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.

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Source:  USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Salvador Salinas announced today that $4 million in disaster assistance is available to help with recovery after the 2011 historic drought and wildfire conditions across much of the state. Funds are being made available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which provides both financial and technical assistance to install measures that reduce post-fire damage and aid in the rehabilitation process.

Although EQIP sign-up is continuous, applications for this first funding period will be accepted in the County NRCS offices through April 13, 2012.

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Source:  Penn State Extension

The Ag Damage Assessment Form provides a standardized method for individuals who are interested in determining the extent of damages to agricultural commodities and structures.

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Source:  FEMA.gov

More than $1 million in additional disaster assistance is getting to wildfire survivors as a result of a new initiative launched by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Texas.

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Source:  Ready.gov

With effective planning, it is possible to take advantage of technology before, during and after a crisis to communicate with loved ones and manage your financial affairs.

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Source:  FEMA

Get the latest storm-resistant building tips from FEMA.

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Source: Texas Department of State Health Services

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WHAT: A screening tour of Surviving Disaster: How Texans Prepare is happening across Texas to show the new emergency preparedness video series to community leaders and equip them to show the videos to local audiences.

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WHO: The Texas Department of State Health Services is hosting the screenings for state and local officials; leaders in business, healthcare, academia and media; and members of professional associations, civic groups and faith-based organizations.

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WHY: Texas is vulnerable to disasters. Being prepared is a necessity. The new video series provides community leaders a tool they can use to raise awareness about disasters locally and increase preparedness levels in their communities.

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ABOUT THE SERIES: Surviving Disaster: How Texans Prepare is a series of six short documentary videos. Each one features a Texas community that has experienced a disaster. Survivors tell their stories of survival from wildfires, flash floods, tornadoes and hurricanes. Experts offer guidance on how to plan for disasters.

The videos are packaged with a screening guide and other tools designed to help leaders screen the videos and promote preparedness locally.

The series was produced by DSHS in partnership with the Texas Division of Emergency Management. It is part of the state’s Ready or Not? emergency education campaign.

The videos are available for viewing, downloading and sharing at www.TexasPrepares.org/SurvivingDisaster.htm. DVDs can be ordered from the same website. All videos are available in English and Spanish.

Source:  FEMA.gov

During the first few weeks following a disaster, survivors, still dazed by the trauma, may be easily misled by half-truths and rumors.  Common misconceptions can slow  recovery and possibly prevent some eligible survivors from getting help.

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