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Disaster
and Emergency Management Resources
Introduction
Introduction 1.1
Disaster
Resources 1.2
General
Disaster Preparedness
Action
Steps to Prevent or Minimize the Impact of a Disaster 2.1
Creating
a Family Disaster Plan 2.2
Preparing
a Family Disaster Supplies Kit 2.3
Preparing
a Disaster Evacuation Supply Kit 2.4
Preparing
Children for Disasters 2.5
Making
Special Provisions for the Elderly and People with Disabilities 2.6
Including
Pets in Your Disaster Plans 2.7
Buying
Insurance and Conducting a Household Inventory 2.8
Protecting
Important Papers and Records 2.9
Finding
Hazards in the Home 2.10
Buying
a NOAA Weather Radio 2.11
Flood
Documents
Floods
and Flash Floods 3.1
Introduction
to Floods and Flash Floods 3.2
Flood
and Flash Flood Disaster Management Measures 3.3
If
Your Basement is Flooded 3.4
Damage
to Flooded Structures 3.5
Floodproofing
Your Home 3.6
Floodproofing
Measures 3.7
Floods
and Agriculture 3.8
Pesticide
Storage Concerns 3.9
Salvaging
Wet Feed and Grain 3.10
Maintaining
Livestock Health After a Flood 3.11
Flooded
Soils 3.12
Safety
Rules for Farm Cleanup 3.13
Flooded
Farm Vehicles and Equipment 3.14
Weed
Management After a Flood 3.15
Thunderstorm
Documents
Thunderstorms and Lightning 4.1
Introduction
to Thunderstorms 4.2
Thunderstorm
Management Measures 4.3
What
to Tell Children about Thunderstorms and Lightning 4.4
Standby
Electric Generators 4.5
Tornado
Documents
Tornadoes 5.1
Introduction
to Tornadoes 5.2
Tornado
Management Measures 5.3
Inspecting
Farm Buildings for Wind Damage 5.4
Winter
Storm Documents
Winter
Storms 6.1
Introduction
to Winter Storms 6.2
Preparing
for a Winter Storm 6.3
During
a Winter Storm 6.4
During
a Winter Storm: Confined to Your Home 6.5
During
a Winter Storm: Winter Driving 6.6
Winter
Storms and Agricultural Producers 6.7
Winter
Power Failure on the Farm 6.8
Landslide
and Mudflow Documents
Landslides and Mudflows 7.1
Introduction
to Landslides and Mudflows 7.2
Landslide
and Mudflow Management Measures 7.3
Fire
Documents
Wildfires
and Fires 8.1
Introduction
to House and Building Fires 8.2
House
and Building Fires – How to Protect Your Property 8.3
Preparation
for a Potential House or Building Fire 8.4
How
to Prevent a House or Building Fire 8.5
Helping
Children During a House or Building Fire 8.6
During
and After a House or Building Fire 8.7
Fire
Prevention and Safety on the Farm 8.8
Hazardous
Materials Documents
Hazardous Materials 9.1
Introduction
to Major Hazardous Materials Accidents 9.2
Major
Hazardous Materials Accident Management Measures 9.3
Hazardous
Materials Accidents in the Home 9.4
Hazardous
Materials Storage Concerns on the Farm 9.5
Extreme
Heat Documents
Extreme
Heat 10.1
Introduction
to Extreme Heat 10.2
Extreme
Heat Management Measures 10.3
Extreme
Heat Disorders 10.4
Terrorism
Documents
Terrorism
11.1
Nuclear
Accidents 11.2
Introduction
to Terrorism 11.3
Terrorism
Management Measures 11.4
Radiation
11.5
Dirty
Bombs 11.6
Nuclear
Blast 11.7
Anthrax
Facts 11.8
Radiological
Accidents and Agricultural Producers 11.9
Safety
and Health Documents
Evacuation
Procedures 12.1
Food
Safety During a Power Outage 12.2
Disaster
Safety – Downed Power Lines 12.3
Fire
Safety After a Disaster 12.4
Flood
Safety Tips 12.5
How
to Protect Yourself When Cleaning Up After a Flood 12.6
Molds
in the Home 12.7
Caring
for Your Pets During a Disaster 12.8
Pest
Control Following a Disaster 12.9
Safe
Drinking Water 12.10
Cooking
When the Power Goes Off 12.11
Food
Safety After a Flood 12.12
Emotional
Reactions to Disasters 12.13
Helping
Children Cope with a Disaster 12.14
Post-disaster
Stress – When to Seek Outside Help 12.15
Home
Recovery Documents
Drying Out Before Rebuilding 13.1
Disaster
Cleaning Products 13.2
Cleaning
up Flood-damaged Walls 13.3
Cleaning
Flooded Wood Floors and Woodwork 13.4
Cleaning
up Flood-damaged Carpet 13.5
Sanitize
Cooking and Eating Utensils After a Flood 13.6
Flood
Cleanup: Clothes, Bedding, and Household Textiles 13.7
Drying
Flood Damaged Books and Family Papers 13.8
Cleaning
up Electrical Systems and Appliances 13.9
Cleaning
Flooded Heating Systems 13.10
Property
Recovery Documents
Clearing
Disaster Debris 14.1
Repairing
Flooded Lawns 14.2
Storm-damaged
Trees 14.3
Storm-damaged
Shrubs and Ornamentals 14.4
Financial
Issues Documents
Should
You Buy Flood Insurance? 15.1
Flood
Insurance Rate Maps 15.2
Floodplain
Management 15.3
Before
You Call for Federal Disaster Relief 15.4
Filing
a Flood Insurance Claim 15.5
Choosing
a Contractor for Home Disaster Recovery 15.6
Beware
of Fraud in Disaster Areas 15.7
Disasters
and Federal Taxes 15.8
Home
Insurance Tips After a Disaster 15.9
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