Date: Monday, May 21st, 2012
Source: FEMA.gov
If you are one of the many people with a cat, dog, other pet or service animal, now is a good time to start planning for what to do with your furry or feathered friend in the event of a future disaster.
Date: Friday, May 11th, 2012
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Key facts about flood and storm preparedness.
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, November 16th, 2011
Source: CDC.gov
When winter temperatures drop significantly below normal, staying warm and safe can become a challenge.
Plan Ahead
Prepare for extremely cold weather every winter—it’s always a possibility. There are steps you can take in advance for greater wintertime safety in your home and in your car.
Date: Thursday, July 7th, 2011
Source: Penn State University, USDA
ReadyAG: Disaster and Defense Preparedness for Production Agriculture workbook is an educational tool developed to assist farmers and ranchers become better prepared for ANY disaster.
BEFORE disaster strikes, ReadyAG can help you:
Date: Saturday, April 9th, 2011
Source: Texas Forest Service
Wildfire weather conditions on Sunday (4/10/2011) could shape up to be among the worst in Texas history.With the weather in control, local emergency responders and state agencies ready for extremely active wildfire activity in West, Central and North Texas, ranging from Wichita Falls to San Angelo to Big Bend, to include all of the Panhandle.
More resources from the Texas Forest Service:
Wildfire Action Plan for your Home
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Ready, Set, Go! – helps citizens and communities prepare for wildfire. The program teaches how to protect your home ahead of time, stay abreast of current fire dangers and evacuate safely if a wildfire is bearing down on your community.
Date: Thursday, January 6th, 2011
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
The National Weather Service is forecasting an Arctic Blast of very cold air to settle into Texas sometime next week, January 12-17.
Prepare now to avoid costly damage to your home, farmstead, ranch or business.
Texas EDEN Winter Storm Resources
TDEM Winter Storm and Ice Storm Preparedness
Date: Friday, September 11th, 2009
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Online Tools Make It Easier Than Ever to Get Ready
Date: Friday, August 28th, 2009
Source: AgriLife News
Ranchers can take precautions to reduce the risk and spread of wildfire and protect livestock from injury or death by fire, said Texas AgriLife agency experts.
“The most important thing to remember is to have a fire plan in place,” said Dr. Rick Machen, Texas AgriLife Extension Service livestock specialist in Uvalde. “You’ll have a limited time to react when a wildfire hits, so you’ll need to be prepared and practiced for it.”
The plan should include how to access and transport livestock that may be in danger, he said.
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.
