It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Learn how during Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 5-11, 2019).
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Preparing for Wildfires in Texas
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.
Preparing for Winter Storms
In many parts of Texas, severe winter weather ca n threaten your safety and the safety of your property. Blizzards, heavy snow, freezing rain, ice, and freezing temperatures occasionally cause havoc in parts of Texas.
National Extension Disaster Education Network conference Oct. 16-19 at Texas A&M
The conference includes concurrent sessions on disaster coordination across the country involving hurricane response and support, preparing for wildfires, creating action plans and more.
AgriLife Extension provides livestock assistance in response to Hurricane Florence
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has deployed the first of two animal strike response teams to North Carolina to provide assistance with Hurricane Florence recovery efforts.
