Source: Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)

“The low casualty rate in this instance is a perfect example of the value of having an exit strategy when entering public spaces,” said Texas State Fire Marshal Paul Maldonado.” Many people don’t realize how quickly a building can become a death trap in the event of a fire. Every second counts, and there’s just no substitute for being prepared in advance.”

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To learn more about Have an Exit Strategy, please visit:

http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/fire/fmpo.html

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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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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Source:  AgriLife News

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Source:  FEMA

History can be a great teacher. Texans can prepare for future hurricanes with attention to a personal evacuation route and communication plan.

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Source:  FEMA

Gulf Coast residents with special health care needs – including people who are disabled or medically fragile – should PLAN IN ADVANCE for storm season according to state and federal emergency management officials.

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Source:  FEMA

Family pets should never be left behind in an evacuation. As families in evacuation areas prepare for hurricane season, they also need to plan for the family pet, according to state and federal emergency management officials.

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Source(s): Texas A&M Agricultural Communications

Evacuation, displacement, lack of utilities and communication, destruction of personal property and losses of other kinds – stress naturally follows disasters such as Hurricane Ike. It is only normal to be stressed after such an interruption in one’s life, said Dr. Rick Peterson, Texas AgriLife Extension Service family life specialist.

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Source(s): Office of the Governor – Rick Perry

Gov. Rick Perry tonight announced he is suspending the collection of the state and local hotel and motel taxes under the Texas Tax Code for victims of Hurricane Ike for a period of 14 days, backdated to September 8, 2008. The governor also urged residents in Hurricane Ike’s path to heed local evacuation orders and assured residents that the state is dedicating all of the resources necessary to protect Texans.

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Source(s): Texas A&M Agricultural Communications

HOUSTON – As Texans anticipate Hurricane Ike, a Texas AgriLife Extension Service expert said every family with pets should have an evacuation plan that includes them.

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