Category: Response and Recovery
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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.
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Controlling Mold Growth After the Storm
If you have extensive damage and mold growth, the best practice is to hire a reputable firm that is licensed and trained in dealing with water damage and mold remediation.
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Hiring a Qualified Contractor for Mold Remediation
“Hurricanes, floods and extended disaster evacuations can result in extensive mold growth in many homes at the same time – creating a cleanup crisis. Everyone with a water-damaged home faces similar challenges, since mold must be remediated before repairs can begin. This process can be hazardous because of potential health effects of exposure to mold,…
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Supplies Needed for Cleanup After a Disaster
Whether you are returning home after a disaster or are volunteering to help, there are some important things to think about and prepare for before heading to the site.
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Be Safe! Be Aware of Natural Hazards After a Flood
Floods can cause many kinds of damage and natural hazards that can pose serious safety risks, including the following: Be Safe! Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Full Professional Level PPE (Recommended for high-hazard work)1. Hard hat2. Hearing protection earmuffs3. Safety goggles4. NIOSH-approved P100 half-face respirator5. Disposable suit6. Chemical-resistant gloves7. Rubber boots with safety toes8. Disposable…
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Flooding & Food Safety: What to discard after flood waters have touched them
After a flood… Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Dinner Tonight. September 1, 2017, http://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/after-a-flood-discard/
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How Do I Start the Process for Settling Insurance Claims After a Disaster?
The Insurance Information Institute suggests several key “first steps” for settling insurance claims after a disaster: Once you are safely out of danger, it is time to think about how to manage insurance claims. First, contact your insurance company. Insurance policies place a time limit on filing claims. The Texas Department of Insurance (1-800-578-4677) can…
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Getting Help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
“I don’t know where to begin.” I’m sure this is a sentiment felt by thousands today as we look toward moving forward after Hurricane Harvey. Let’s start with financial help. Lack of money or stress over where the money for repairs and recovery will come from is a common problem. Two things you can do…
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Baled Hay and the Imported Fire Ant
If you buy, sell, or produce baled hay, check out USDA’s new factsheet titled “Questions and Answers: Moving Baled Hay From Areas Under Quarantine for Imported Fire Ant.”
