Category: natural disasters
Do 1 Thing: Family Communication Plan
By Cate Shockey This blog is part of a series, covering a preparedness topic each month from the Do 1 Thing Program . Join us this month as we discuss family communication plans. For Do 1 Thing this month, it was time to sit down and create a family communication plan. The point is to Read More >
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Summer is upon us and many parts of the country are experiencing high temperatures which can pose a variety of different health problems. We’ve put together this new infographic to go over some of the facts and figures associated with heat waves. For more tips on staying healthy during the summer heat, visit http://www.cdc.gov/extremeheat/. Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentAnimal Rescue: Caring for Animals During Emergencies
In 2008, Hurricane Ike devastated the upper Texas coast with many animals lost and many more suffering needlessly. This storm triggered a request for the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences to form a deployable veterinary emergency team. Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentEmergency Preparedness for Families with Special Needs
By Georgina Peacock When Hurricane Katrina hit, Julie thought she was ready. She always had an emergency kit prepared because her son Zac needs medical supplies and equipment to keep him happy and healthy. Zac has spina bifida, a major birth defect of the spine; hydrocephalus, which means he has extra fluid in and around Read More >
Posted on by 5 CommentsDo 1 Thing: Unique Family Needs
By Cate Shockey This blog is part of a series, covering a preparedness topic each month from the Do 1 Thing Program . Join us this month as we discuss preparedness at work, school, and in your community. This month the Do 1 Thing topic addresses unique family needs. Because every household is different, it Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentCoping with Disasters
Whether you live in tornado alley or in a hurricane-prone coastal region, it’s important to include emotional wellness activities in your diaster plan. Severe weather and evacuations can cause emotional distress such as anxiety, worry, and fear in both adults and children. Although no one can plan for a disaster, you can practice healthy coping Read More >
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