Date: Thursday, May 9th, 2013
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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Date: Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock Producers
With the right preparation, you can protect your livestock from injury should a hurricane occur. This eBook briefly covers vaccinations, barn preparation, livestock evacuations, feed, hay and water storage.
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Care and Treatment of Livestock After a Hurricane
Hurricanes can put livestock in immediate danger of drowning from flooding caused by heavy rains or storm surges in low-lying areas. In addition, flying debris or collapsing buildings can injure animals. These recommendations are just a partial list of actions that livestock owners should be aware of in a post-hurricane event and do not cover several species-specific concerns.
Date: Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Thailand has a tropical climate with monsoon rains that come every summer. In 2011, the rains were unusually heavy, with a sequence of typhoons sweeping across southeast Asia. Regions of Thailand are now experiencing the worst floods in over fifty years, as water immerses villages, farms, and factories. The volume of water is so vast that more than half the country has already been flooded.
Date: Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Join with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the National Weather Service as we recognize Flood Safety Awareness Week in Texas. Flood Safety Awareness Week has been scheduled for March 14 – 18 this year.
While our state has been plagued recently by wildfires, high winds and dry weather, still floods remain the major killer. The National Weather Service tells us that, on average, 15 Texans die each year in floods and flash floods.
The majority of these deaths occurred because vehicles were driven into flood waters across roads and highways. These lives would not have been lost if drivers had followed a simple rule: When you see water across a road: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
Please take a look at our Flood Safety Awareness Week materials, including videos and still photos, which you can access by clicking on the link below.
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/floodSafetyAwareness.htm
We ask your help in getting the “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” message across to as many Texans as possible during this week.
Date: Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
This website has many resources that can be used to recover from heavy rains and flooding caused by Tropical Storm Hermine.
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Complete guide:
After a Disaster: Information to Help You and Your Family Recover ( B6230 ) ( En Español )
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Download the topics in this guide as individual PDF fact sheets:
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All Disaster Recovery Resources on the Texas EDEN Website
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Reconditioning Machinery & Equipment
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Please contact us if you need help finding a resource.
Date: Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Source: AgNews Newstream
Post-Alex rains may ignite mosquito population explosion.
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: Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
Source: FEMA
Most Americans ignore the risks of flooding, assuming they aren’t in a flood zone. The reality is, floods are America’s number one natural disaster and can happen anytime, anywhere. In fact, 90 percent of all natural disasters in the U.S. involve flooding. That’s why federal and state officials are urging residents to buy flood insurance before the next flood hits.
Date: Friday, February 12th, 2010
Source: The National Extension Disaster Education Network
Heavy snow, freezing rain, and extreme cold can have a tremondous impact on individual communities or an entire region. Storms can last for days, resulting in power outages, blocked or closed roads, and flooding. Being prepared for winter storms includes understanding weather-related terms, winterizing homes and vehicles, and taking action to protect family members, pets, livestock, and neighbors.
Date: Friday, September 11th, 2009
Flooding can affect many homes in Texas. When flooding occurs, it affects everyone for no other reason than the reality that management of flood risk and response to flood events consumes tax dollars. When your home, business or neighborhood experiences a flood, there are things you can do to minimize the damages, protect your health and well-being, restore your property and protect it from future damage.
