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    After a Disaster: Information to Help You and Your Family Recover
    After a Disaster: Information to Help You and Your Family Recover
    After a Disaster: Information to Help You and Your Family Recover
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    After a Disaster: Information to Help You and Your Family Recover

    By Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

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    Disaster recovery guide that provides simple information on how individuals, families and businesses can recover from a disaster such as a wildfire, hurricane, severe weather and more. Created by The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, The Texas A&M System.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
    Release dateOct 13, 2011
    ISBN9781465825391
    After a Disaster: Information to Help You and Your Family Recover
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    Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

    Texas Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) is a collaborative educational network dedicated to educating citizens about disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Texas EDEN is a part of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and is affiliated with National Extension Disaster Education Network. This site is intended to accommodate Texas AgriLife Extension agents and all Texas citizens by sharing education resources to reduce the impact of natural and man-made disasters for individuals, families and communities. The primary goals of Texas EDEN are to: 1. Provide credible and reliable information relating to disaster preparedness and recovery for individuals, families, and urban and/or rural communities. 2. Reduce the impact associated with disaster by disseminating educational materials related to disaster mitigation, preparedness and recovery. For more information, please contact us.

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      After a Disaster - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

      After a Disaster

      Information to Help You and Your Family Recover

      By The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

      Copyright 2013 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

      Smashwords Edition

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      Thank you for downloading this free ebook. Although, this is a free ebook, it remains copyrighted property of The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System, and may not be reproduced, copied or distributed for commercial purposes.

      Table of Contents

      Keeping Safe

      Basic First Aid

      Repairing Tree Damage

      Operating a Portable Generator Safely

      Clearing Debris

      Chain Saw Safety

      Supply List for Returning Home

      Evaluating and Handling Food and Drinks

      Removing Odors from Refrigerators and Freezers

      Hand Washing

      Disinfecting and Finding Water

      Living Without Power

      Assessing Structural Damage

      Helping Family Members Cope

      Caring for Pets

      Caring for Livestock

      Controlling Mold

      Controlling Insects

      Working with the FEMA

      Homeowner’s Property Insurance

      Recovering Home Wastewater Treatment Systems

      Preventing Fraud

      Obtaining Assistance

      Reclaiming Flooded Soils

      Disinfecting Water Wells and Stored Water

      Salvaging Important Papers, Books, and Photos

      The Texas Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) Website

      Texas EDEN on Twitter

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      About Texas EDEN

      KEEPING SAFE

      Follow public announcements and obey official orders.

      Do not ride, drive, or walk through flooded areas.

      Never go around a police barricade.

      If you must work in or near floodwater, wear a life jacket.

      Wear protective clothing—a hard hat, goggles, heavy work gloves, and watertight boots with steel toes and insoles (not just steel shanks).

      Avoid unstable buildings and structures.

      Beware of electrical and fire hazards:

      Never touch any building, car, or other item that is touching a fallen power line.

      Never touch an overhead power line.

      Do not burn candles near flammable items or leave candles unattended. If possible, use flashlights or other battery-operated lights instead of candles.

      Call an electrician or power company to report a downed power line or power outage.

      Beware of gas leaks:

      Do not use flames or sparking devices until you are sure that no natural gas is leaking in the area.

      Never turn the gas back on by yourself. Contact your local utility company to restore your gas service.

      Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning:

      Do not use a portable generator, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other gasoline- or charcoal-burning device in any enclosed or partially enclosed area—even if the area is ventilated. Fans and open doors and windows will not prevent carbon monoxide from building up in the home.

      If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using a generator or other gasoline/charcoal burning device, get to fresh air right away. Seek prompt medical care.

      Store and transport gasoline safely:

      Always use an approved red safety container that has a warning label about the dangers of gasoline. Do not

      use a glass container or a used metal container that has held other petroleum products.

      Fill the container to only 95 percent capacity to allow for heat expansion.

      Before loading a filled, portable gasoline container into a vehicle, make sure that the cap and air vent cap are tight. Secure the container so it doesn’t tip in transit.

      Beware of wild or stray animals. Call local authorities to handle them.

      Beware of snakes:

      Wear snake-proof boots that are at least 10 inches high, or wear snake leggings.

      Use a poking stick to announce your approach.

      If you are bitten by a poisonous snake, don’t try to treat the bite yourself. Go to the nearest hospital or clinic immediately. Note the appearance of the snake so you can describe it to a doctor.

      Avoid mosquitoes and other insects. Wear

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