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Louisiana State University

Ready for Rain – Floodproofing tips and techniques

A unique collection of VERY practical how-tos with cautions. Of, by and for Louisiana climate and conditions. Video segments ranging from 4 to 12 minutes (total viewing 1 hour), each on a specific te…

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Louisiana State University

Floodwalls

For consumers or builders who are considering constructing a permanent floodwall to protect their home in flood prone areas. Provides information on cost, considerations and construction of floodwall…

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University of New Hampshire

Safe Timber Harvesting

Provides general advice on cutting trees, includes a section on storm-damaged trees.

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University of Missouri

Checking and Disinfecting Flooded Wells

Explains how to check and disinfect a well that has been flooded. Describes process for disinfecting wells and cisterns inundated with floodwaters.

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Restoring Electrical Service after a Flood: Flood Clean-Up Series #11

Lists steps required to restore power and safety when working around electrical systems.

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Making Our Urban Forests Safer

Alabama A&M University

Comprehensive guide to integrating urban forest management into the hazard mitigation plan. Discusses planning, budget concerns, public information, training plans, and tasks during and after a disas…

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University of Florida

Florida IFAS Disaster Handbook, Chapter 9 Floods

Chapter 9 of disaster handbook covers basics of floods, flooding and safety precautions. Includes information for ag producers.

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Cornell University

Mass Shootings

Developed in response to the mass shooting in Herkimer, NY in March 2013. Web page with content similar to fact sheet; part of Cornell EDEN Homeland Security website. These resources represent the la…

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EDEN

Community Fair Incident Exercise

This exercise focuses on an animal based, agricultural disaster taking place in your community. The exercise involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be u…

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103 Ways to Save Money

Alabama A&M University

While this resource is old, the tips are still quite good. It’s useful for helping people re-think pre-disaster spending habits after a disaster, especially if they are now living on a reduced budget.

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University of Illinois

Power Outages and Food Safety

Long term power outages lasting hours to weeks can be much more inconvenient than short term outages lasting seconds or minutes. It is important to know what to do with perishable foods when long-ter…

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University of Georgia

Home Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Checklist for items to include in a grab-and-go kit when evacuating one’s home during an emergency.

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University of Illinois

Disinfect And Test Flooded Wells

Describes the decontamination process of a well following a flood, and recommendations for testing following treatment. Specific testing labs listed are for ILLINOIS ONLY.

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University of Minnesota

Ag Risk & Farm Management Library

The National Ag Risk Education Library is a major component of USDA’s Risk Management Education (RME) program, hosted by University of Minnesota and cosponsored by USDA NIFA.

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University of Florida

UF/IFAS Scientists Write Document Explaining Zika Virus

News article addresses public concerns and new University of Florida Extension resources and research initiatives.

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Purdue University

Rural Security Planning: Protecting Family, Friends, and Farm

One of the Purdue Pesticide Programsʼ publications, this one examines the statement, “Donʼt let vandals, extremists, or terrorists send you reeling. Act now to minimize your risk of becoming a victim…

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Oregon State University

Food to Fight Wildfires: Nutrition Can Help your Body when Wildfire Strikes

Foods rich in specific nutrients can help protect your lungs and heart from harm caused by air pollution and wildfire smoke. Including a variety of healthy foods in your diet that are rich in vitamin…

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Colorado State University

Saving Pets, Saving People

Video Documentary: Residents of two Colorado counties who participated in the development of their communities’ animal disaster response plan explain why its important and how to get started. Preview…

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Flooded with Volunteers: A Guide to Managing 4-H Youth and Adult Volunteers During Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery is one way that youth and adult volunteers can get involved with their community in a time of crisis. As with any service project, it is important to be prepared and have resources …

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University of Arizona

Mosquitoes and Disease Concerns

Some mosquitoes vector disease-causing pathogens that impact human health. The trifold is a Quick-read guide offering tips to reduce mosquitoes and bites that might cause health problems.

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University of Vermont

Foreign Animal Disease Readiness for Farms Video Series

The Foreign Animal Disease Readiness for Farms Video Series illustrates answers to hard questions about foreign animal disease outbreak response, and helps to do this in an easily accessible, attract…

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Purdue University

Pink Snow Mold

Describes the effects of pink snow mold on all cool-season turfgrasses, particularly creeping bentgrass and annual bluegrass on golf courses.

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Oregon State University

Oregon Coastal Hazards Ready (OCHR) Library & Mapper

The Oregon Coastal Hazards Ready (OCHR) Library & Mapper is an ArcGIS StoryMap that displays 39 case studies of coastal hazards preparedness (more to come!). The Mapper is designed to assist individu…

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Purdue University

Backgrounder: Tornadoes

Includes safety information and general information on tornados, including a description of the Fujita-Pearson Tornado Scale.

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