Author: Randi Williams
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Fires & Wildfires
Wildfires affect America’s farms and ranches, damaging and destroying homes, barns, agriculture production facilities, crops and livestock. Much of this damage can be avoided, or at least minimized, if a few precautions are taken to minimize the risk and spread of wildfires.
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Desinfección de pozos de agua por hipercloración
Mark L. McFarland, Profesor Adjunto y Especialista en Fertilidad de Suelos de Extensión Monty C. Dozier, Profesor Adjunto y Especialista de Extensión – Recursos Hídricos, Sistema Universitario Texas A&M Craig Runyan, Coordinador de Programa, Departamento de Ciencias de Plantas de Extensión, Universidad Estatal de Nuevo México Si su pozo se ha inundado, necesitará aplicar el proceso de hipercloración…
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4-H & Youth
Disasters can cause children to experience many different feelings, especially fear and sadness. Allowing children to actively participate in a family disaster plan is an excellent way to build their confidence and may help them cope better with their feelings in the event of a disaster. Patriotism Through Preparedness: Additional Resources:
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Controlling Blow Flies
Blow flies (Fig. 1) are non-biting flies found throughout the world. They feed and lay their eggs mostly on decomposing animal remains. Because of this, they often come in contact with human and animal pathogens. So it is important to suppress blow fly populations to reduce the risk of spreading disease. DESCRIPTION Blow flies are…
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Insects
Featured Cattle Fever Ticks Mosquito Control to stop the spread of diseases like Zika Urban Insects Urban insects include pests in buildings, yards, gardens and threats to human health. Collected publications: Urban Insect Websites: Agricultural Insects Livestock and Veterinary Insects Tree Crops Insect Identification Services
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Cyber-terrorism
Information technology, through the use of computers, has changed the way we conduct business and communicate with others. If the security of this network is compromised, services could be interrupted. Such services include, but are not limited to, telecommunications, energy, finance, manufacturing, water, transportation, health care and emergency response. The following websites provide more information…
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Chemical Incident
A chemical attack is the deliberate release of a toxic gas, liquid or solid that can poison people and the environment. This kind of an attack can come without warning since some chemical agents are odorless and tasteless. The following websites will provide more information on chemical attacks as well as protective measures.
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Horse Care and Management Tips for Flooded Areas
The following discussion outlines steps to be taken to ensure the safety of horses in pastures following heavy rainfall events. Soils Depending on the soil type in the pasture some pastures may be safe for horses to return to almost as soon as the rainfall event ends. Soils that are sandy in nature, because of…
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Managing Mosquitoes after a Flood
After a severe storm, mosquito populations can explode, and the diseases they carry can be a danger to humans. Mosquito problems occur in two distinct waves after a flood. The first to arrive are the flood water mosquitoes, which include the salt marsh (Aedes taeniorhynchus, Aedes sollicitans) and pastureland mosquitoes (Psorophora columbiae, Psorophora cyanescens, Aedes…
