Date: Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
Source: FEMA.gov
People in Bastrop County, Texas, affected by the recent wildfires are urged to take advantage of three easy ways to register for federal disaster assistance; you may be eligible for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Date: Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Source: U.S. Fire Administration
Winter fires can be prevented! The following fire safety tips can help you maintain a fire-safe home this winter season.
Date: Monday, April 26th, 2010
Source: Texas Department of Insurance
Texans who suffered damage to their homes or vehicles in the recent severe weather across the Texas Panhandle should contact their insurance companies or agents to file claims as soon as possible. Initiating this process is the first step toward getting money to begin making repairs.
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: Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Source: U.S. Fire Administration
Heating is one of the leading causes of residential fires. Learn what you can do to prevent heating fires this winter and also about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning associated with heating equipment.
Date: Monday, January 11th, 2010
Source: U.S. Fire Administration
Every year in the United States, about 3,000 people die in home fires.
Most of these deaths occurred in homes that didn’t have a working smoke alarm.
The Install. Inspect. Protect. Campaign is part of the U.S. Fire Administration’s effort to reduce fire deaths and injuries across the nation by urging residents to install smoke alarms in their homes and inspect and maintain them on a regular basis. Working smoke alarms and sprinklers save lives.
Date: Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
The Texas Department of State Health Services is offering free kits so Texans can test the radon level in their homes.
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Date: Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
Source: AgriLife News
Series addresses asthma and allergy control in homes and buildings
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Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
The information in the Tree Care Kit covers knowledge about urban tree care, damage prevention, and disaster recovery for trees. The site can help homeowners increase awareness of preventative maintenance and recovery, and ultimately reduce loss of trees and damage to surrounding structures.
Please visit the Tree Care Kit site at:
Date: Friday, September 25th, 2009
Source: US Fire Administration
Fire Prevention Week 2009 focuses on burn awareness and prevention, as well as keeping homes safe from the leading causes of home fires, like cooking.
