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, 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: Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Now you can receive instant, customized updates about water conditions by subscribing to WaterAlert, a new service from the U.S. Geological Survey. Whether you are watching for floods, interested in recreational activities or concerned about the quality of water in your well, WaterAlert allows you to receive daily or hourly updates about current conditions in rivers, lakes and groundwater when they match conditions of concern to you.
Date: Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Source: American Red Cross
Rainy weather and flood warnings have been affecting many parts of the United States recently. To prepare your family, you can review flood safety guidelines and check list.
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: Monday, January 4th, 2010
Source: AgriLife News
AgriLife Extension district administrators sum up 2009
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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.
Date: Thursday, May 21st, 2009
Source: American Red Cross
Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. Conditions that cause floods include heavy or steady rain for several hours or days that saturate the ground. Flash floods occur suddenly due to rapidly rising water along a stream or low-lying area.
Date: Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
Source: National Flood Insurance Program, FEMA
Hurricane season begins June 1, bringing heavy rains and damaging storm surges to coastal communities. Rain from tropical storms can cause serious flooding up to hundreds of miles inland. Time to get ready for the flood risks that come with hurricanes and tropical storms.
