Source:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Start small. Focus on one topic area each month for the year. The Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response has recognized the Do 1 ThingExternal Web Site Icon project as a community effort that reflects and embodies the Whole Community approach to emergency management. Do 1 Thing, a web-based preparedness program, encourages participants to become better prepared by tackling one topic each month.

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Source:  AgriLife Today

Hurricane Sandy’s landfall should be a reminder to Texans that it’s not a matter of if, but when, a similar disaster might again affect the Lone Star State, said experts from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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Texas EDEN Preparedness & Recovery eBooks

Texas EDEN Preparedness iPhone App

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.

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Source:  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Key facts about flood and storm preparedness.

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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.

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Source:  FEMA

Get the latest storm-resistant building tips from FEMA.

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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:

• IDENTIFY vulnerable areas of production and management
• PRIORITIZE areas to strengthen
• Create an ACTION PLAN specific for your operation
• Develop an accurate INVENTORY of your assets
• Identify and engage LOCAL CRITICAL SERVICES
• Find additional HELP

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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:

• IDENTIFY vulnerable areas of production and management
• PRIORITIZE areas to strengthen
• Create an ACTION PLAN specific for your operation
• Develop an accurate INVENTORY of your assets
• Identify and engage LOCAL CRITICAL SERVICES
• Find additional HELP

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Source:  FEMA

View tips on how to stay safe if a thunderstorm rolls into your area.

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Ready America Safety Tips for Thunderstorms & Lightning

Source:  FEMA, CDC

FEMA, CDC and the rest of the team are busy preparing for the upcoming hurricane season. And now that you’ve taken the necessary precautions to prepare for a zombie apocalypse, you can take steps to prepare for hurricane season, too.

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