Date: Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
With the development of Hurricane Bill and other tropical activity, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging residents in hurricane-prone areas to take time now to develop a family disaster plan.
Date: Monday, June 1st, 2009
Source: FEMA
With hurricane season starting on June 1st, FEMA is urging residents to be prepared for their personal safety and survival in case a hurricane threatens their community. To assist in these efforts, FEMA, along with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is helping to raise awareness of steps that can be taken to help protect citizens, their communities and property.
Date: Monday, January 26th, 2009
Source: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and The Advertising Council
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Ready Campaign, in partnership with The Advertising Council, is introducing a series of new social media tools today to further engage Americans in taking steps to prepare for emergencies. The initiative is an extension of Resolve to be Ready in 2009, a nationwide effort designed to encourage individuals, families, businesses and communities to take action and prepare for emergencies in 2009.
Date: Monday, January 5th, 2009
Source: FEMA
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced the launch of the first phase of DisasterAssistance.gov, a new, easy-to-use web site that consolidates information about forms of disaster assistance in one place. Individuals in need of assistance following a presidentially declared disaster designated for individual assistance will now be able to go to www.DisasterAssistance.gov if they wish to register online for assistance with FEMA and other federal agencies.
Date: Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Source(s): U.S. Fire Administration, FEMA
With the onset of the holiday season, it is important to focus on fire safety and prevention. The celebration of the season brings with it increased usage of electric lights, decorations, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree, all of which can be potential fire hazards. Additionally, cooking fires increase during the holidays as families and friends gather to celebrate. By following general fire safety precautions, potential holiday fires, deaths, and injuries remain preventable.
Date: Thursday, October 16th, 2008
A flu pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity, and for which there is no vaccine. The disease spreads easily person-to-person, causes serious illness, and can sweep across the country and around the world in very short time.
It is difficult to predict when the next influenza pandemic will occur or how severe it will be. Wherever and whenever a pandemic starts, everyone around the world is at risk. Texas AgriLife Extension has developed a series of fact sheets that will help families better understand terms about flu that are regularly in the media. The fact sheets also help families know how to be prepared for sheltering in place and caring for family members who have the flu.
Date: Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
Source(s): FEMA
Have you been displaced by Hurricane Ike? Do you need to locate friends or family displaced by Ike? Want to report or search for a child missing as a result of Ike?If you can answer yes to one of these questions, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a web site that can help.
Date: Thursday, September 11th, 2008
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.
