Author: Elisabeth Button
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Panhandle Wildfire Relief Resources
Are you looking to help the residents of the Texas Panhandle who sustained losses due to recent wildfires? Please visit the Texas A&M Extension Service for livestock supply points and information on how to make a monetary donation. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service thanks you for your support of Texans. For more information on wildfire…
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Flu Videos
Avoiding Illness at School and Work Avoiding Illness at School and Work (Spanish) Disinfecting Surfaces & Toys with the 4-step Process Disinfecting Surfaces & Toys with the 4-step Process (Spanish) Encouraging parents to get children immunized early in the flu season Encouraging parents to get children immunized early in the flu season (Spanish) Isolating a sick…
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Disaster Preparedness for Businesses
Every business should have an emergency plan. It can save lives, company assets, and your entire business. Emergency Preparedness for BusinessSmall Business Administration Ready BusinessDepartment of Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness for BusinessThe Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Preparing Your Business for the UnthinkableThe American Red Cross Ready Business Resources to Prepare a Disaster Business…
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Disaster Preparedness Information for Child Care Centers
Emergency Planning for Child Care Providers Register now for this online course A disaster or emergency situation can occur when we least expect. It is especially important to be prepared in a child care setting since infants and children may be physically and/or developmentally unable to protect themselves. Child care facilities that have a plan…
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Limpiando hogares dañados por inundación
¡Advertencia! Primeros pasos Asegúrese de que todos estén fuera de peligro de nuevos desbordes, incendios y de edificios inestables. Suponga que la agua de la inundación y los materiales inundados están contaminados. Reclamos de seguros contra inundación Comuníquese con su ajustador de seguro inmediatamente Sistemas eléctricos Esté seguro de que todos los servicios eléctricos y…
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Reconditioning Machinery & Equipment
Farm tractors and other machinery are critical to the livelihood and productivity of the farm. Failure to protect them from natural disasters, such as floods, can put an agriculture producer out of business. If at all possible, move all tractors and implements out of flood-prone areas before it’s too late. However, if circumstances prevent their…
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Texans, Get Ready!
You can help protect yourself and your household during and immediately after a catastrophe by making a disaster plan and a disaster kit. You and all members of your household need to be able to take care of yourselves without outside help for at least 3 days. Special considerations include keeping food safe to eat,…
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Tornadoes
Are tornado watches or warnings worse? Did you know that tornadoes are most likely to occur in the spring and summer months during the hours of 3pm – 9pm? Learn more about tornadoes and prepare now (external link) Additional Resources:
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Heat Waves
A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat. Excessive heat is defined as temperatures that hover 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for the region during summer months, last for a prolonged period of time, and often are accompanied by high humidity. The following sites will provide information on heat…
