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Returning Home After a Wildfire

Once a wildfire has burned through an area, many dangers may remain – both in your home and outdoors. Smoke odors will also cling to walls, furniture, floors, clothing and more. This fact sheet provi…

Fact SheetWildfire+1NE
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Louisiana State University

Use Preservative-treated Wood When Rebuilding After a Hurricane

For owners and contractors of storm-damaged homes, proper materials and pest management steps can reduce the impact of insects, wood decay and rot in termite hazard areas and wet climate zones. Recom…

Fact SheetHurricane+2LA
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Mississippi State University

Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness

Fact sheet containing tips on how to protect yourself and others from heat related illnesses. Includes description of heat exhaustion and heat stroke; addresses heat problems for seniors. Provides ti…

Fact SheetHeatwaveMS
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Oregon State University

Postfire follow-up: Using the LEAF assessment template: How to help landowners set goals and connect with resources

Successful wildfire recovery depends on assessing wildfire impacts, determining landscape needs, prioritizing restoration activities and accessing resources. In response to multiple record-setting wi…

Post-Fire Recovery Landowner Site Assessment Template and GuideWildfire+1OR
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Prairie View A&M University

Engagement Guidelines/Faith Based Community Fact Sheets – Disaster Preparedness and Response

The Engagement Guidelines/Faith Based Community Fact Sheets Series of fact sheets covering individual faith communities that have been developed to help Extension and disaster professionals engage fa…

1890Winter Weather+15TX
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University of New Hampshire

Ice Storm ’98

The severe ice storm of January 1998 caused damage to many residential and forest trees in New Hampshire. Although storms of this extent are uncommon, trees are often exposed to severe weather condit…

Disaster Report (Response Summary)Winter WeatherNH
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Louisiana State University

Insulating Raised Floors in Hot, Humid Climates

For homeowners, designers, and builders of homes with raised wood subfloors in flood zone areas with high water table or open pier and beam designs. Summarizes of a study of the subfloor moisture lev…

ManualFloodLA
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Louisiana State University

Using Sandbags for Flood Protection

Publication contains information on properly filling and stacking sandbags and on using them for short walls and full levees.

Fact SheetFloodLA
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Iowa State University

Introduction to Flooding in Iowa

Series of web-based videos about floodplains, flood risks, and basic floodplain management principles. Includes participant materials and surveys.

MediaFloodIA
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Mississippi State University

Coping Financially with Disasters

This resource guides individuals and families needing information on how to recover from economic losses after a natural disaster. How to regain a sense of control and avoid making poor decisions; ho…

WebsiteWind+3MS
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University of Missouri

Shock Chlorination Procedure for 6-inch Diameter Water Wells

Discusses how to specifically perform a shock chlorination procedure for 6-inch diameter water well. Detailed instructions for shock chlorination. Includes diagrams of well systems.

Fact SheetFloodMO
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