Category: Response and Recovery
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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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Limpiando hogares dañados por inundación
¡Advertencia! Primeros pasos Asegúrese de que todos estén fuera de peligro de nuevos desbordes, incendios y de edificios inestables. Suponga que la agua de la inundación y los materiales inundados están contaminados. Reclamos de seguros contra inundación Comuníquese con su ajustador de seguro inmediatamente Sistemas eléctricos Esté seguro de que todos los servicios eléctricos y…
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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…
Categories: Response and RecoveryTags: Water Quality
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Reconditioning Machinery & Equipment
Farm tractors and other machinery are critical to the livelihood and productivity of the farm. Failure to protect them from natural disasters, such as floods, can put an agriculture producer out of business. If at all possible, move all tractors and implements out of flood-prone areas before it’s too late. However, if circumstances prevent their…
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Severe Weather and Crops
There are belts of hail damage to agricultural crops almost every year in Texas. The decision to replant, to accept the damage, or to salvage crops does not have to be made the same day as the event. Usually a few days of evaluation results in the best options being identified. If no alternative crop…
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Disaster Recovery Resources for Financial Recovery & Risk Management
If you live in an area the President has designated as a disaster area, you may be eligible for various disaster assistance programs. Disaster assistance is money or other assistance to individuals, families and businesses whose property has been damaged or destroyed and whose losses are not covered by insurance. This assistance is meant to…
Categories: Response and RecoveryTags: Household
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Returning Home After a Disaster: Supply List
Before you enter the home, check for gas leaks and damage to the electrical lines. If gas is leaking or the power lines are damaged, do not enter the home. When you return to your home after a flood or damaging storm, you will need items for cleaning up and making minor repairs as well…
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Disinfecting Water After a Disaster
After a disaster such as a hurricane or flood, your water supplies may have become contaminated or been temporarily cut off. To make sure your water is safe, follow these guidelines: How to Disinfect Water Boiling water is the best way to kill harmful organisms that can make you and your family sick. Use clean…
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Cleaning Flood-damaged Homes
Caution! First Steps Make sure that everyone is out of danger of new flood crests, fire, and falling buildings. Assume flood water and flooded materials are contaminated. Flood Insurance Claims Electrical Systems Food and Water Sanitation Until your local water company, utility, or public health department declares your water source safe, purify your water, not…
