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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.
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Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK)
Use this guide and checklist to strengthen your financial preparedness for disasters and emergencies.
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How to Reduce your Exposure to Fine Particles in Wildfire Smoke
Wildfires can produce a lot of smoke. The biggest health threat from smoke is from fine particles, or particle pollution. Learn more about preparing for wildfires and smoke. View information about the best types of masks and respirators for smoke.
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New Wildfire Preparedness Resources & Checklist
Preparing for wildfire response ahead of time is one of the most important steps a Texas landowner, whether they are major ranching operations or small property owners, can take.
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Raising Backyard Chickens Safely – Biosecurity for Birds
Raising backyard chickens is a growing trend across the United States. It is very important for all backyard chicken owners to know the signs of two deadly poultry diseases, as well as the basic “biosecurity” steps you can take to protect your chickens.
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Rebuild Texas Recovery Tracker Dashboard
The Governor’s Commission to Rebuild Texas on Monday launched a new Recovery Tracker feature that provides information regarding the usage of funds related to the state’s recovery from Hurricane Harvey.
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Elevated Wildfire Weather for Texas Panhandle
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center is forecasting elevated wildfire weather tomorrow, December 16, for the Texas Panhandle.
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Make safety a priority for the holidays
Fires and decorating-related accidents are among the most notable dangers people need to be aware of during the holidays.
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Helping Children Cope after a Disaster
Children can feel very frightened both during and after a disaster. Crisis-related stress can take its toll on children especially when parents are preoccupied with day-to-day survival.
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Texas
Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the State and other agencies will be at the centers.
