Date: Monday, June 28th, 2010
There are many resources on the Texas EDEN website related to Hurricanes, Flooding and Disaster Recovery.
View resources by clicking on a link below.
Texas EDEN Guides:
Preparing for the Unexpected (pdf)
After a Disaster (pdf)
Apply for Disaster Assistance:
Date: Friday, January 8th, 2010
Source: National Extension Disaster Education Network
HUD and DHS want to hear your ideas as they work toward developing a better national strategy for an effective approach to long-term disaster recovery.
Date: Wednesday, 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: Friday, 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: Wednesday, 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.
Date: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
Source: FEMA
With the state’s history of flooding, Texans need to know what to do after a hurricane.
Date: Thursday, April 9th, 2009
The Texas Forest Service provides alert concerning Wildfire Dangers today, April 9, 2009.Strong westerly and northwesterly dry winds, coupled with low relative humidity values, are predicted for a large portion of Texas on Thursday. With an abundance of winter-cured and drought-stressed vegetation, conditions will be in place for extreme wildfire behavior. A slide depicting the predicted weather conditions for Thursday, April 9, 2009 is posted at
View additional information from The Texas Forest Service
Date: Friday, February 13th, 2009
Source: U.S. Fire Administration
Portable generators are useful when temporary or remote electric power is needed, but they can be hazardous. The primary hazards to avoid when using them are carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock or electrocution, and fire.
The United States Fire Administration (USFA) would like you to know that there are simple steps you can take to prevent the loss of life and property resulting from improper use of portable generators.
Date: Monday, January 12th, 2009
Source: FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is staying on the cutting edge of multimedia technology, offering online “webisodes” of the Hurricane Ike response and recovery mission in Texas.
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Other online multimedia resources can be found at:
www.youtube.com/fema
Vignettes about Hurricane Ike recovery efforts and FEMA programs.
www.twitter.com/femainfocus
Get the latest FEMA information and participate in forums addressing issues.
www.fema.gov/radio/index.jsp
Site features mp3 files of recent radio news and Public Service Announcements.
www.photolibrary.fema.gov/photolibrary/index.jsp
FEMA’s extensive collection of photos from current and previous disaster operation.
Date: Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
Source(s): FEMA
Texas renters who suffered damage to their residences from Hurricane Ike may be eligible for disaster assistance.
