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We developed supplemental materials for the Texas Homeowner's Handbook that include 4 factsheets on the following topics: Animal Preparedness, Sandbag Stacking, Power outages and Heat, and Septic tan…
This training program is intended to educate homeowners and housing professionals about the National Flood Insurance Program, real vs. perceived flood risk, mitigation methods, and basics on the clai…
During the summer, and other extreme temperature periods it is very important for poultry producers to be mindful of the effects warmer temperatures can have on their flocks.
This fact sheet discusses the need for active wildlife monitoring that plays a critical role in limiting the spread of New World screwworm to livestock, pets and surrounding ecosystems. Landowners, h…
The Homeowner’s Handbook for Coastal Hazards provides practical, easy-to-understand guidance to help Texas homeowners prepare for storms, reduce risk, and recover more quickly after coastal events.
Disasters and unforeseen emergencies can strike without warning, leaving individuals and communities grappling with the sudden disruption of essential services, including access to food. While many e…
Spanish publication: Disasters and unforeseen emergencies can strike without warning, leaving individuals and communities grappling with the sudden disruption of essential services, including access …
Water damage can make it difficult to decide which items to keep and which to remove from your home. Floodwater can be contaminated with bacteria/viruses, chemicals, sewage, and asbestos. This public…
General description of Hurricane Andrew as it affected Louisiana’s barrier islands, coastal and forested wetlands. Also brief discussion of wetland’s values and possibilities for recovery and restora…
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.
Certain areas of Michigan are prone to forest fires. Some communities have zoning provisions concerning various measures to protect homes and other buildings from being as likely to burn down during …
This publication focuses on how residents can cope with the loss of power to their homes. Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses are likely to lose power during a disaster, but there are many …
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…
Cooperative Extension plays a vital role in teaching emergency preparedness and response by providing community education and outreach, delivering tailored educational programs, fostering collaborati…
Publication contains information on properly filling and stacking sandbags and on using them for short walls and full levees.
Often used for self-guided tours – in person, or view the web. LaHouse is a showcase for best practices and code-plus construction. Its flood- and wind-resistance features meet or exceed the criteria…
A Flood Response Plan for Agricultural Retailers publication. Rare planning guide for making a farm flood-resistant.
Provides guidelines for stock owners to implement when an event is underway. Specific attention is given to floods, winter weather, tornadoes and hurricanes, wildfire and drought. Addresses common is…
25 minute on how to reduce risk of wildfire threat to your home and what to do during and after a fire.
Through a grant funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (award number 2023-67019- 40610), the Building Resilience through Extension Awareness and Knowledge (BREAK) project team …
For homeowners who have flooded or whose home is below the required base flood elevations. Provides rationale, alternatives and incentives for elevating. Elevation is the most effective on-site metho…
With hurricane season in full swing, Dr. Larry Garcia, Clinical Associate Professor and Medical Director of UF’s Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service (VETS), is roaring the readiness alert on disas…
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…
Detailed, illustrated guide for improving storm resistance and building code compliance. Describes steps you can take at every stage of roof work to minimize future storm damage and meet residential …
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