Fraud after Texas Wildfires
Date: Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
Source: Texas AgriLife Today
AgriLife Extension provides tips on avoiding post-disaster fraud and scammers.
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How to Register for Disaster Assistance after Texas Wildfires
Date: Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
Source: FEMA.gov
People in Bastrop County, Texas, affected by the recent wildfires are urged to take advantage of three easy ways to register for federal disaster assistance; you may be eligible for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Red Cross Safe and Well
Date: Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
Source: American Red Cross
Register Yourself as “Safe and Well”
After a disaster, letting your family and friends know that you are safe and well can bring your loved ones great peace of mind. This website is designed to help make that communication easier.
Search for Evacuees and Loved Ones
Concerned family and friends can search the list of those who have registered themselves as “safe and well” by clicking on the “Search Registrants” button. The results of a successful search will display a loved one’s first name, last name and a brief message.
Insurance Claims related to Texas Wildfires
Date: Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
Source: Texas Department of Insurance
Wildfires are affecting dozens of communities in Texas. If you have a fire loss, the following information can help you understand your coverage and protect your interests.
Income tax considerations for drought-related sales of livestock
Date: Monday, September 5th, 2011
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service, AgriLife Today
Ranchers across Texas have been forced to sell cattle at a historic rate and income tax implications are a concern, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service economists.
Water Education in Texas
Date: Friday, September 2nd, 2011
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service has launched a new website called Water Education in Texas, solely for the purpose of providing homeowners and producers with easy-to-find water-wise drought tips.
Trees and Drought
Date: Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
Source: Texas Forest Service
Just like people, trees need water to survive. Without it, they can’t carry nutrients up into their leaves or push the sugar they create down into their roots.
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Find out how much to water your lawn with this calculator
Date: Friday, August 12th, 2011
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Drought or no drought, homeowners typically over water their lawns, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service irrigation engineer.
Waiver Extension Assists Texas Ranchers Devastated by Drought
Date: Monday, August 8th, 2011
Source: Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas ranchers suffering from the worst one-year drought on record can continue to count on a hay transportation waiver to help feed their dwindling herds.
Home Water Conservation
Date: Thursday, August 4th, 2011
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
In order to make every drop of water count in the home, we must THINK conservation, adjust current equipment for maximum efficiency, repair all leaks, install more efficient equipment, and even think of waterless ways to complete some tasks. Behavior changes do not cost the consumer and can save “water bill” dollars.