Category: Response and Recovery
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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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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…
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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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Loss of Power & Utilities
Disasters can bring about loss of utilities such as electricity, gas and water. This can be a major inconvenience for the average family, but for individuals who are dependent on power operated medical equipment, this can be a matter of life or death. Loss of utilities can occur for several reasons: severe weather, blackouts and…
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Household Issues
Prepare yourself and your home for an emergency situation or disaster. Cleaning up after a disaster can be a long, difficult task. If your home has been flooded, everything touched by water is considered contaminated. You should either throw out the damaged items or disinfect them. Additional Resources:
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Household Hazards
We think of our homes as being a safe haven for our families, but all homes have hidden dangers that may pose a health risk. The following resources provide information on the sources of household hazards and how to reduce these dangers in your home. Additional Resources:
Categories: Community Risk Assessment, FCH, Flood and Stormwater Mitigation, Mental Health and First Aid, Response and RecoveryTags: Household
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Replacing Personal Documents after a Disaster
Use the contact information listed on this publication below to replace the documents such as a Texas Driver License, Social Security Card or Birth Certificate.
