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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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Offers information on usability of food exposed to fire and steps to decontaminate canned goods and cookware exposed to fire-fighting chemicals.
Fact sheet containing tips on how to protect yourself and others from heat related illnesses. Includes description of heat exhaustion and heat stroke; addresse…
Collection of resources for winter storm preparedness and safety prepared by Cornell University.
Original publication date December, 1990. Reviewed June, 2015. Updated February, 2025.
HUD’s Rebuild Healthy Homes: Guide to Post-disaster Restoration for a Safe and Healthy Home is a very detailed and comprehensive how-to guide for homeowners an…
This video chronicles the professional response and personal stories of three Marine Extension agents living and working in the areas affected by Katrina and R…
These 7 videos can be used by themselves and in conjunction with your other disaster recovery efforts. Based on the content of the award winning resource, Reco…
This document is EDIS document DH199, formerly IFAS publication DH0431. Published June 1998, revised January 2016, October 2019, and November 2023. It is part …
Series of web-based videos about floodplains, flood risks, and basic floodplain management principles. Includes participant materials and surveys.
Detailed, illustrated guide for improving storm resistance and building code compliance. Describes steps you can take at every stage of roof work to minimize f…
This document is FSHN0520, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 2005. Rev…
A research-based SHOWCASE OF SOLUTIONS and educational outreach program to help you shape the future with homes that offers MORE comfort, durability, value, co…
Provides management strategies that can be implemented to evaluate heat stress in pigs and keep pigs performing well during high temperatures.
Sea Grant and NOAA Response to Sandy
For homeowners who plan to remodel, renovate, or improve their homes – points out the advantages of adding hazard resistance and energy efficiency at the same …
video describes wrapping a building with polyethylene to prevent entry of floodwaters under 3 feet. Also mentions options for holding the polyethylene away for…
Recovery website for Superstorm Sandy
Publication walks dairy farmers through the decision-making process of considering shutting down operations due to a drought. Includes discussion of retirement…
Explains causes of winter damage and corrective measures.
The severe ice storm of January 1998 caused damage to many residential and forest trees in New Hampshire. Although storms of this extent are uncommon, trees ar…
Explains how wells that have been inundated with floodwater need to be disinfected to assure a safe water supply. Tells where to disinfect, how to disinfect, a…
For owners and contractors of storm-damaged homes, proper materials and pest management steps can reduce the impact of insects, wood decay and rot in termite h…
Offers step-by-step guide to treating low-quality forage with ammonia to enhance feed value for livestock. Provides a detailed explanation of the ammoniation o…
Meeting the most basic nutrient requirements needed for survival should be the goal when feeding cattle following a disaster. Feeding basics, feeding water-dam…