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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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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…
Categories: Community Risk AssessmentTags: Insects and Plants
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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
Categories: Community Risk AssessmentTags: Insects and Plants
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Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
Responding to Electrical Power Outages and Floods INTRODUCTION Electrical power outages and floods can impact you and your residential onsite wastewater treatment system. These onsite wastewater treatment systems remove organic matter, solids and living organisms (viruses, bacteria, and protozoa) from wastewater thus protecting public health and the environment. The appropriate response to a disaster depends…
Categories: Community Risk AssessmentTags: Water Quality
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Food & Water Safety
After a disaster such as a hurricane or flood, your food and water supplies may have become contaminated or been temporarily cut off. Use the resources below to make sure your food and water is safe. Additional Resources:
Tags: Water Quality
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Information For Chemical or Hazardous Material Disasters
Chemicals are found in everything from cleaning agents to gasoline; they are a daily part of our lives. When used properly, chemicals normally pose little threat. When used improperly, they can be harmful and even deadly. The following resources provide more information about preparing for and recovering from chemical or hazardous material spills and disasters.…
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Build a Grab-and-Go Box
Recent natural disasters have emphasized the importance of emergency preparedness. Everyone should have individual and family evacuation plans in place. Extensive planning should include all members of the family. Keep in mind that an emergency plan may be different for every family, yet there are common elements. It is critical that each family have a…
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Disaster Information for Violence & Terrorism
Terrorism is the use of force or violence against person or property for the purpose of intimidation, coercion, or ransom. Terrorists often use violence and threats to create fear among the public, to try to convince people that their government is powerless to prevent acts of terrorism, and to get immediate publicity for their causes.…
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Accidents that are Disasters
Disasters caused by accidents include hazardous materials incidents, household chemical emergencies, nuclear power plant emergencies, explosions, and equipment failure. There is little or no warning preceding an accidental disaster, therefore, advanced preparation is an essential part of maintaining a safe environment for yourself and your family. Click on a link to go to a specific…
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