Date: Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Source: FEMA.gov
Flood protection might be the last concern of Texas wildfire survivors these days. Yet Texans — even those who live in areas not rated at high risk of flooding — should consider purchasing a flood insurance policy now.
Date: Friday, December 9th, 2011
Source: Texas Forest Service
Assessing trees damaged or killed by drought can be tricky, according to Dr. Ronald Billings, Texas Forest Service Forest Health Manager. He suggests grouping the trees into three different categories — definitely dead, likely to live and questionable — to help with the task.
Date: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Source: AgriLife Today
“Lots of problems, both environmental and financial are solved,” says Dr. Jamie Foster, a Texas AgriLife Research forage agronomist in Beeville. “It reduces erosion, soil moisture loss and nitrogen loss. It improves organic matter in soil which means the soil is holding carbon. That reduces carbon emissions, greenhouse gasses and global warming. Plus, hay sales and grazing can increase incomes. That’s a lot of wins.”
Yet another plus could be that legumes break up insect pest cycles, Foster said.
Date: Monday, October 31st, 2011
Source: AgriLife Today
An inexpensive hay test can offer the best guidance as to how much supplemental feed is required for a beef cattle herd, and at the same time, save ranchers money, according to a Texas AgriLife Research scientist.
Date: Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Source: FEMA.gov, TexasBuilders.org
The following release contains important reminders for homeowners, affected by the Texas Wildfires, to use during the rebuilding process.
In addition to the tips provided, new statutory requirements in Texas became effective Sept. 1, 2011. HB 1711 requires that in disaster areas, certain contracts must be in writing and contractors cannot require any payment upfront unless they have had a physical business address in the county where the natural disaster occurred or an adjacent county for at least one year. This requirement should help prevent fly-by-night contractors/builders from defrauding homeowners. More information about HB 1711 and hiring a contractor can be found on the Texas Association of Builders website.
Date: Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Source: FEMA.gov
Texas wildfire survivors who receive federal disaster assistance will not pay additional taxes, lose their Social Security or disability benefits, or face a reduction in benefits from any other income-based program, says the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Date: Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
Source: FEMA.gov
Texans who survived the recent wildfires — or saw neighbors or family experience loss — can be experiencing post-disaster stress that is as real as the destruction itself. Because of this, free crisis counseling is available to Texans in the 23 counties designated for Individual Assistance under the major disaster declaration.
Date: Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
The Texas Department of State Health Services is urging everyone over 6 months old to get a dose of seasonal flu vaccine as soon as possible.
“Even if you had a flu shot during the last flu season, it’s time to get vaccinated again,” said Dr. David Lakey, DSHS commissioner. “The protection provided by the vaccine decreases over time, so everyone needs to be immunized each year.”
Date: Monday, October 10th, 2011
Source: FEMA.gov
Wildfire survivors in 22 Texas counties are reminded that disaster assistance may be available to help repair wells or septic systems that were damaged during the blazes.
Date: Sunday, October 9th, 2011
Source: FEMA.gov
If you’re a survivor of the wildfires that struck 22 Texas counties beginning August 30, following six easy steps could help smooth the path to potential state and federal assistance.
