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University of Minnesota

Dealing With and Preventing Mold in Your Home

This resource provides extensive information on molds, including what are molds, what molds do to our body, how they get into our homes, how to tell if you have a mold problem, how to get rid of mold…

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Auburn University

Culture and Poverty: First Steps in Preparing Rural Poor for Disaster Resiliency

The presentation offers several recommendations for future research and community engagement. These can lead to more culturally appropriate and locally tailored disaster preparedness messages, ultima…

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Louisiana State University

Build Safer Stronger Smarter: Elevating an Existing Home

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…

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Food and Water Safety When the Power Goes Out

Alabama A&M University

Fact sheet on food safety during long term storms.

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University of California

Fact Sheet: Forest Fuel Treatment Methods

This publication describes the goals for forest fuels treatment methods and the different types that can be used to reduce wildfire hazard in dry forests.

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Louisiana State University

Wet Floodproofing

Defines Wet Floodproofing, comparing it to other flood damage reduction measures, and provides general guidance on types of improvements and materials choices that can lead to reduced damage in futur…

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University of Florida

Replacing Lost or Damaged Documents

This article deals with information on how to replace lost or damaged papers. This document is EDIS document DH215, formerly IFAS publication DH0505. Published June 1998, revised January 2016, Octobe…

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University of Kentucky

Strike Team Toolkit

This resource outlines the professional development process utilized by Kentucky Cooperative Extension to prepare Extension agents and administrators to assist their colleagues during times of disast…

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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…

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Louisiana State University

Fortified Publications

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 …

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Sample Wildfire Hazard Zoning

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 …

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Michigan State University

Preparing an Emergency Food Kit

Fact sheet that highlights what an individual or family needs to have on hand to be prepared for a natural disaster.

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Washington State University

Secure Milk Supply Plans: Creating Plans Through a Student-Led, Processor-Organized Model

Secure Milk Supply (SMS) plans for enhanced biosecurity provide a business continuity strategy for dairy producers in the event of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. During the summers of 2022, 2023,…

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Oregon State University

Cascadia Action Steps: It’s Time to Get Ready

Cascadia Action Steps checklist shows how Oregon residents and guests can prepare to survive and rebuild after the expected Cascadia earthquake and resulting tsunami.

Fact SheetWinter Weather+5OR
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Louisiana State University

Flood, Wind and Water Resistance Features Used in Building LaHouse

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…

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Purdue University

Plan Today for Tomorrow’s Flood

A Flood Response Plan for Agricultural Retailers publication. Rare planning guide for making a farm flood-resistant.

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52 Ways to Hazard-Proof Your Finances

The consequences of climate change are substantial and escalating due to the increased frequency and severity of weather events, rising sea levels, and higher temperatures (U.S. Department of the Tre…

Fact SheetWinter Weather+13WI
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University of Nevada, Reno

Living with Fire Before, During, and After the Fire (Video)

25 minute on how to reduce risk of wildfire threat to your home and what to do during and after a fire.

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Purdue University

Stay south of thunderstorm paths, says Purdue University scientist

Describes research on wind behavior during storms.

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University of Connecticut

Power Outages Be Prepared for when Power Goes out

Power Outages are a major source of concern for people and can impact their health and safety. Strategies for preparing an emergency supply kit, completing household chores in advance that enhance sa…

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Purdue University

Winter Weather and Safety Resources

INPREPared developed this site for Extension Educators, news media, and other to quickly prepare news releases, PSA’s, and social media outreach when severe winter weather is predicted. In addition t…

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University of Kentucky

Animal Agrosecurity and Emergency Management

Threats to livestock production include natural disasters, disease outbreaks, agroterrorism, and other emergencies. Proper animal agrosecurity and emergency management reduce the effects of these inc…

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Purdue University

Should I Quit Dairying Because of the Drought?

Publication walks dairy farmers through the decision-making process of considering shutting down operations due to a drought. Includes discussion of retirement, sale costs, future living arrangements…

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How to Help Preschoolers Manage Their Emotions After a Disaster

This NebGuide provides information about ways parents can help preschoolers cope with tragedy and stress. Developed in association with Save the Children International. Alternate contact: Lisa Poppe .

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