Date: Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC offers these tips to help you prepare for and cope with sudden loss of power.
Texas EDEN Disaster Preparedness & Recovery eBooks
Date: Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
Source: AgriLife Extension Specialists in Amarillo
About 2 million acres in the state of Texas are planted to turfgrass. With the increasing water shortages, it is important that homeowners learn to manage this valuable resource and avoid severe restrictions in the future, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service specialists.
Homeowners can find information in it covering grass types, establishment, lawn care, weed control, insects and diseases.
“Homeowners need to learn to apply only the necessary water, as well as nutrients and pesticides, to their lawn,” said Dr. Brent Bean, AgriLife Extension agronomist and co-author of the book. “Continued water issues could lead to severe restrictions in available water for lawns in the future.”
Date: Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
The 2009 H1N1 flu is considered a mild to moderate disease. Most healthy people with no underlying health conditions are able to treat themselves at home. Here are some home-health tips to help you care for yourself and your family.
Care for the H1N1 Flu (pdf)
Date: Friday, February 6th, 2009
Source: FEMA
The chain saw is one of the most efficient and productive power tools used for debris clean up. If used improperly it can be dangerous. To avoid harm, follow these simple instructions.
Date: Monday, November 10th, 2008
Source(s): Texas Department of Insurance
Over a month and a half after Hurricane Ike made landfall near Galveston Island, disaster response teams are still assisting residents in the affected areas. As part of that assistance, the Texas Department of Insurance is offering tips for dealing with insurance claims stemming from storm damage.
Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
Source(s): Texas Forest Service
Practicing fire safety indoors and out can prevent most structural and wild land fires from occurring and sparing individuals and communities from damage and loss. Some safety tips that can reduce the likelihood of home fire damage or losses.
