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209 resources

Michigan State University

Is food safe after a fire?

Offers information on usability of food exposed to fire and steps to decontaminate canned goods and cookware exposed to fire-fighting chemicals.

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Colorado State University

FireWise Plant Materials

Investigation of which materials are more fire resistant on a homestead. Printable face sheet on creating a “defensible space” around a home from wildfire. Chart of FireWise plants.

Fact SheetCO
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Iowa State University

Dealing with Drought 2017

Iowa Extension resources covering crops, livestock, home and yard, as well as stress and financial concerns resulting from drought. Includes out-links to agency and other state Extension sites.

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Kansas State University

Kansas EDEN

K-State Extension EDEN page and resource collection. Entry to the “Prepare Kansas” project.

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University of Minnesota

Power Outages: Keep Food Safe

Provides recommendations on how to keep foods cold or frozen and determining when food safety has been compromised.

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Colorado State University

Water Storage

Guidelines for safe water storage for use during disasters and emergencies.

Fact SheetCO
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University of Georgia

Disaster Preparation & Recovery

Georgia Disaster website for families

Resource or Data CollectionGA
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University of Missouri

Extension and Mental Health Resiliency During Times of Disaster and Recovery

Extension professionals understand the uniqueness of their relationships with their clientele. They can use this relationship to help community members deal with the stresses resulting from unexpecte…

Conferences and EventsHuman Health+1AK
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Cornell University

Winter Storms – Cornell

Collection of resources for winter storm preparedness and safety prepared by Cornell University.

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Oregon State University

Cascadia Earthquake Preparedness

A major earthquake can occur at any time. In the Pacific Northwest that earthquake will be accompanied by a disastrous tsunami. This free, interactive, on-line, 4-module course covers preparedness, s…

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Colorado State University

Forest Home Fire Safety

Safety factors that can be implemented in forest located homes.

Fact SheetCO
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Improve indoor air quality from wildfire smoke during COVID-19

Educational Article: Officials warn us to stay indoors when air quality is poor due to heavy smoke from wildfires. Reduced exposure to smoke helps protect our lungs, heart, eyes, nose, throat and imm…

Fact SheetWildfire+3OR
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Colorado State University

Creating a Community Animal Disaster Plan

A step by step guide to building an animal disaster plan and developing the necessary response capacity for your community. Includes links to the “Saving Pets, Saving People video and a series of pet…

Planning GuideCO
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Oregon State University

Cascadia Earthquake Preparedness

Be aware. Be prepared. The last Cascadia Subduction Zone event Magnitude 8.0 to 9.1 was on January 26, 1700 (more than 320 years ago), and they happen about every 280 to 350 years. It is time to get …

Planning GuideWinter Weather+11OR
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Purdue University

Stay south of thunderstorm paths, says Purdue University scientist

Describes research on wind behavior during storms.

MediaThunderstormsIN
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Louisiana State University

Using an Electrical Generator for Emergency Power

Offers safety tips for using generators and instructions for calculating power requirements for appliances.

Fact SheetLA
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Cornell University

NY EDEN Drought Web site

Drought web page with links to fact sheets and outside resources. Covers a broad range of drought topics for New York.

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University of Minnesota

Ice dams

ICE DAMS Discusses causes and prevention of new ice dams; remedies for existing ice dams; and health implications of a water-damaged home. For general public, extension educators, and building contra…

Scholarly WorkWinter WeatherMN
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Louisiana State University

Avoiding Home Repair Ripoffs

Tips on how best to arrive at a written contract after a disaster.

Fact SheetLA
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University of Missouri

Taking Shelter from the Storm – MU Extension

Explains the importance of safe rooms in protecting lives. 1:39 minutes. Shows safe room construction.

VideoTornadoMO
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Oregon State University

Survival Basics: Stress Less

Survival Basics: Stress Less is a 6-page handout that explores mindfulness techniques to help you prepare to respond with resiliency before, during and throughout stressful times.

Fact SheetWinter Weather+10OR
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University of Arizona

Brown Dog Ticks and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Brown dog ticks spend most of their lives resting in protected places and not on their host animal. Learn what you can do to prevent ticks in and around your home, what to do if you find one, and the…

Fact SheetBiohazardAZ
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Washington State University

Grime Scene Investigation: A Problem-based Learning Bio-security Tabletop Exercise

Objectives Encourage active, self-directed learning in students of all ages Promote communication skills Encourage knowledge sharing between livestock owners Build confidence in novice livestock owne…

BiohazardWA
Louisiana State University

FAQs After Gutting Your Flooded Home

23 frequently asked questions with answers – unbiased information – based on building science principles and practices, to help home owners, contractors and workers make informed decisions. From maki…

Fact SheetFloodLA
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