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Tornado Safety Tips

Information about what to do before a tornado, after a tornado, during a tornado. Includes information about tornado warning, watch, Emergency plan, supplies, Tornado Danger signs, mobile homes.

Above the Flood

Documents and explains the slab elevation process. Video was shot during an Amite River Basin project that elevated five buildings. Video is appx 11 minutes on process with an additional 9 minutes of…

Living with Fire in the Pinyon-Juniper Woodland

Presentation materials with notes- accompanies video

Living with Fire in the Mount Charleston Area

PDF of Presentation to accompany Living with Wildfire: Mount Charleston Version

Living With Fire in the Big Sagebrush/Grass Environment

Presentation notes to video

Stay south of thunderstorm paths, says Purdue University scientist

Describes research on wind behavior during storms.

Purdue University experts say vigilance still needed for West Nile virus

Discusses prevelance of West Nile virus during late summer and early fall.

Living with Fire in the Big Sagebrush/Bitterbrush Environment

Presentation materials/notes for video

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…

Food Safety and Science

resources that correspond to Bite 3 – Food safety and science. Many sections have downloadable charts that may be used as a handout during a group activity or as an aid for a project member preparing…

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…

Firescaping – Landscape Design for Defensible Space

Four- fold color brochure.

Safe Timber Harvesting

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

Adjusting to Income Loss

Contains information on emotional reactions to sudden income loss, how to change spending patterns, rethinking goals, and managing conflict. Includes four worksheets.

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…

What you should do if your water well has been flooded

Provides information on how to disinfect and test a well after a flood. Includes link to illustrated guide.

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

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

Living With Fire: A Guide for the Homeowner

Living With Fire: A Guide for the Homeowner

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…

Using Levees for Flood Protection

Includes information on constructing a private levee. For homeowners in flood hazard areas who are considering installing berms or levees to protect their homes. 2 pages.

Three-Day Emergency Supply of Shelf Stable Food for One Person

Easy-to-follow publications that breaks down how much food would be needed for one person of three days based on the recommended dietary guidelines, and provides a basic list of shelf-stable food the…

Food Safety and Storage for Emergency Preparedness

Basic food safety and food storage guidelines for emergencies.

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.

Caring for Flooded Lawns

Provides advice for restoring lawns that have been silted, eroded, contaminated with chemicals and exposed to disease causing organisms.