Date: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013
Source: Texas A&M Health Science Center
Caught in an emergency and need to think fast? There’s an app for that.
The Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) is proud to announce the launch of our new safety and security mobile app, HSC eduSafe, available for both Apple and Android phones and tablets.
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Download the Texas EDEN Preparedness & Recovery App for iPhone
Date: Monday, October 29th, 2012
Source: American Red Cross
Be ready for a disaster with each of these apps by the American Red Cross. Apps include:
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New! Download the Texas EDEN App for iPhone »
Date: Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
After a Wildfire: Checklist of Considerations for Post-Fire Management
All may appear lost, but with time and rain, pastures burned by recent wildfires will come back stronger if cattle are not restocked too early. The loss of standing vegetation affects not only the availability of feed for livestock, but also feed and cover, including nesting habitat for wildlife. This eBook is a checklist of considerations for post-fire management.
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/150859
Preparing Your Evacuation “Grab and Go” Box
Recent natural disasters have emphasized the importance of emergency preparedness. Everyone should have individual and family evacuation plans in place. It is critical that each family have a planned evacuation arrangement and an evacuation “to-go” box ready for emergencies.
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/150915
Protection of Rangeland and Pastures from Wildfire
Grazing lands are subject to wildfire because of an abundance of fine fuel (grass), frequent dry conditions, and proximity to an ignition source -usually a road or highway. Due to the risk of Wildfire, rangelands and pastures must be protected from accidental fires and/or those that are intentionally set. Firebreaks are a necessary and useful tool in this regard.
Date: Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Source: North Dakota State University Extension Service
The Winter Survival Kit app will help you find your current location, call 911, notify your friends and family, calculate how long you can run your engine to keep warm and stay safe from carbon monoxide poisoning.
