Date: Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Source: FEMA
When extreme weather threatens, individuals and families need advance warning and protection from the dangerous forces of extreme winds. Individuals and communities in tornado and hurricane areas need structurally sound safe rooms and early alert systems.
Date: Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
Source: National Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)
Ready Business Train-the-Trainer Webinars Offered in March
Extension educators, business leaders, government agency and nongovernmental organization representatives, and others are invited to take part to learn how to use the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) resources to teach local businesses how to develop business continuity and disaster preparedness plans.
Ready Business training will be offered via webinar to help leaders learn how to teach the program in their communities. The training will be offered:
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: Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
Source: Texas Department of Insurance
With the approach of colder weather, Texas residents are reminded they can avoid thousands of dollars of damage to walls, ceilings, carpets, and furniture by taking a few simple measures to protect their homes.
Date: Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Source: AgNews Newstream
Post-Alex rains may ignite mosquito population explosion.
Date: Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Source: Office of the Governor, Rick Perry
Gov. Rick Perry has released the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2010-2015, a strategic plan that will guide the state’s preparation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts for all types of threats over the next five years. The plan serves as a high-level roadmap to allow for adaption to evolving situations in an ever-changing threat environment.
View a complete copy of the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2010-2015 [pdf]
Date: Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Source: UANews, The University of Arizona
Security organizations could be more effective if officials learn from nature, UA researchers suggest in the May 20 issue of the journal Nature.
Date: Monday, May 17th, 2010
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas AgriLife Extension Service
When disaster hits, Texans need to be ready. Follow our simple step-by-step online guide to building your plan–including family strategies, handy checklists, and special needs considerations for the disabled, the elderly and pets.
Preparing for the Unexpected Guide (pdf) ( En Español )
After a Disaster Guide (pdf) ( En Español )
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: Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials today announced the launch of FEMA’s redesigned Spanish Web site, www.fema.gov/espanol. As part of FEMA’s mission to be Prepared, Responsive, and Committed and commemorating the National Hispanic Heritage Month, the site was deployed to cover the needs of Spanish-speakers nationwide and establishes a new stage in the agency’s multilingual communications efforts.
View FEMA Spanish Website
View other FEMA Resources in Spanish
