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Animal Disposal
Source: Texas Animal Health Commission After a disaster, Texans may face the challenge of animal disposal. Please use the following resources to guide you during this recovery phase. Livestock Horses Swine Dairy Poultry
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Disaster Recovery Resources for Animals
As soon as it is safe, livestock owners should check on the condition of their animals. Be prepared to take feed, hay, water, basic livestock first aid supplies, and wire cutters and other tools. Be extremely careful when re-entering affected areas because of debris, chemical spills and downed power lines. As soon as possible, move…
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Disaster Preparedness & Recovery eBooks
These disaster preparedness and recovery eBooks provide simple information on how individuals, families and businesses can prepare for and recover from a disaster such as a wildfire, hurricane, severe weather and more. To download these eBooks to your mobile device before a disaster happens, click the yellow ePub or Mobi buttons on the corresponding links…
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Droughts
A drought is a period of abnormally dry weather that persists long etamu urban water conservationnough to produce a serious hydrologic imbalance. Droughts have wide-ranging adverse economic, environmental, and social impacts as rivers, reservoirs, groundwater levels, and soil moisture all drop. View resources collected by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and organized by department for…
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Cyber-terrorism
Information technology, through the use of computers, has changed the way we conduct business and communicate with others. If the security of this network is compromised, services could be interrupted. Such services include, but are not limited to, telecommunications, energy, finance, manufacturing, water, transportation, health care and emergency response. The following websites provide more information…
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Chemical Incident
A chemical attack is the deliberate release of a toxic gas, liquid or solid that can poison people and the environment. This kind of an attack can come without warning since some chemical agents are odorless and tasteless. The following websites will provide more information on chemical attacks as well as protective measures.
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Food & Water Safety
After a disaster such as a hurricane or flood, your food and water supplies may have become contaminated or been temporarily cut off. Use the resources below to make sure your food and water is safe. Additional Resources:
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Disinfecting Water Wells by Shock Chlorination
Mark L. McFarland, Associate Professor and Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Monty C. Dozier, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist — Water Resources, The Texas A&M University System Craig Runyan, Program Coordinator, Extension Plant Sciences Department, New Mexico State University If your well has been flooded, it will need to be shock chlorinated before you can use it…
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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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Health & Safety Resources for Disaster Recovery
Health & Safety Resources Emotional Stress To talk to a professional who can help you cope with emotional distress after a disaster: Controlling Flies to Stop the Spread of Disease Mosquito Control Additional Resources
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