Category: Disaster Preparedness
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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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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…
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Earthquakes
Earthquakes happen when there is a sudden release of energy in the Earth’s crust. While rare in Texas, earthquakes have been recorded recently.
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Current Weather
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service (NWS) is the primary source of weather data, forecasts and warning for the United States. The NWS is the official voice for issuing warnings during life threatening weather situations. NOAA’s National Weather Service NOAA Storm Prediction Center NOAA Weather Radio National & Local Weather Forecasts from…
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Protecting Your Home from Wind Damage
During severe thunderstorms or hurricanes, homes may be damaged or destroyed by high winds. Debris flying through the air can break windows and doors, allowing high winds inside the home. In extreme wind storms, the force of the wind alone can cause weak places in your home to fail. Experts who study the durability of…
