Tag: Hurricanes and Floods
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Severe Weather 101: Tornadoes, Severe Thunderstorms
Learn all about thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, lightning, floods, damaging winds and more.
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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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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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Texans, Get Ready!
You can help protect yourself and your household during and immediately after a catastrophe by making a disaster plan and a disaster kit. You and all members of your household need to be able to take care of yourselves without outside help for at least 3 days. Special considerations include keeping food safe to eat,…
Categories: Disaster Preparedness
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Current Weather
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service (NWS) is the primary source of weather data, forecasts and warning for the United States. The NWS is the official voice for issuing warnings during life threatening weather situations. NOAA’s National Weather Service NOAA Storm Prediction Center NOAA Weather Radio National & Local Weather Forecasts from…
Categories: Disaster Preparedness
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Hurricane Evacuation Planning for People with Special Needs
Get Informed Texans with disabilities or special needs are encouraged to prepare for hurricane season and other disasters by planning ahead of time. To find out more about programs in your area that may accommodate people with special needs, contact your local emergency management office. Need a Ride? Dial 2-1-1 If you cannot drive or…
Categories: Disaster Preparedness
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Emergency Supplies Checklist for Texans with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs
Hurricane season begins June 1, but don’t wait until then to prepare for a disaster. If you live in a hurricane evacuation zone and have special needs, plan ahead of time. If you cannot drive or make acceptable transportation arrangements, dial 2-1-1 to register for transportation assistance. The transportation registry offered through 2-1-1 will ensure…
Categories: Disaster Preparedness
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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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Floods
Flooding can affect many homes in Texas. When flooding occurs, it affects everyone for no other reason than the reality that management of flood risk and response to flood events consumes tax dollars. When your home, business or neighborhood experiences a flood, there are things you can do to minimize the damages, protect your health…
Categories: Flood and Stormwater Mitigation
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Horse Care and Management Tips for Flooded Areas
The following discussion outlines steps to be taken to ensure the safety of horses in pastures following heavy rainfall events. Soils Depending on the soil type in the pasture some pastures may be safe for horses to return to almost as soon as the rainfall event ends. Soils that are sandy in nature, because of…
Categories: Animal Supply Points
