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Date: September 28th, 2009
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Influenza, more commonly known as “the flu,” is a contagious illness caused by a virus. The flu affects the upper respiratory system, which consists of the nose, mouth, sinuses, and throat. The 2009 H1N1 flu is a new flu virus that has spread worldwide. Most people do not yet have immunity against this virus.
Date: September 25th, 2009
Source: US Fire Administration
Fire Prevention Week 2009 focuses on burn awareness and prevention, as well as keeping homes safe from the leading causes of home fires, like cooking.
Date: September 23rd, 2009
Source: Flu.gov and CDC
It is the “one stop” for flu information featuring critical, current information on seasonal and H1N1 flu.
Date: September 11th, 2009
Flooding can affect many homes in Texas. When flooding occurs, it affects everyone for no other reason than the reality that management of flood risk and response to flood events consumes tax dollars. When your home, business or neighborhood experiences a flood, there are things you can do to minimize the damages, protect your health and well-being, restore your property and protect it from future damage.
Date: September 11th, 2009
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Online Tools Make It Easier Than Ever to Get Ready
Date: September 8th, 2009
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Be very cautious when hiring contractors to repair storm-damaged property.
Date: September 7th, 2009
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
The Texas Department of State Health Services is encouraging people to get their seasonal flu vaccination now.
“Don’t wait. Get your seasonal flu vaccination now,” said Dr. David Lakey, DSHS Commissioner. “It’s one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from seasonal flu.”
For more information about flu in Texas, visit DSHS’ www.TexasFlu.org.
Date: September 2nd, 2009
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps, National Preparedness Month is held each September and is designed to raise awareness and promote action surrounding emergency preparedness among citizens, businesses and communities.
Date: August 28th, 2009
Source: AgriLife News
Ranchers can take precautions to reduce the risk and spread of wildfire and protect livestock from injury or death by fire, said Texas AgriLife agency experts.
“The most important thing to remember is to have a fire plan in place,” said Dr. Rick Machen, Texas AgriLife Extension Service livestock specialist in Uvalde. “You’ll have a limited time to react when a wildfire hits, so you’ll need to be prepared and practiced for it.”
The plan should include how to access and transport livestock that may be in danger, he said.
Date: August 27th, 2009
Source: AgriLife News
Hot, dry weather continued for most of Texas, with South Texas still the hottest and driest, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel.
It has been so hot and dry that ranchers are losing cattle, said Sammy Gavito, AgriLife Extension agent for Duval County, west of Corpus Christi.
