Tag: Natural Disasters and Weather
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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…
Categories: Response and Recovery
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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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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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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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Preparing for Winter Storms
In many parts of Texas, severe winter weather can threaten your safety and the safety of your property. Blizzards, heavy snow, freezing rain, ice, and freezing temperatures occasionally cause havoc in parts of Texas.
Categories: Hot Topics
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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
Categories: Response and Recovery
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Naturally Occurring Disasters
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Information For Chemical or Hazardous Material Disasters
Chemicals are found in everything from cleaning agents to gasoline; they are a daily part of our lives. When used properly, chemicals normally pose little threat. When used improperly, they can be harmful and even deadly. The following resources provide more information about preparing for and recovering from chemical or hazardous material spills and disasters.…
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Disaster Information for Animal Issues
View disaster preparedness and recovery resources for livestock, beef cattle, horses, sheep, goats, dairy, swine and more. 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 View more Disaster…
Categories: Animal Supply Points
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Build a Grab-and-Go Box
Recent natural disasters have emphasized the importance of emergency preparedness. Everyone should have individual and family evacuation plans in place. Extensive planning should include all members of the family. Keep in mind that an emergency plan may be different for every family, yet there are common elements. It is critical that each family have a…
