The term stressful situations refers to events that families find problematic. These events may occur often, such as getting the kid...
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Buildings that have been exposed to floodwaters need to be evaluated for the extent of damage and the amount of cleanup and repairs necessar...
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You are responsible for clearing debris from your property after a damaging natural event.
Here are some guidelines for setting priorities ...
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After a disaster, there remains the overwhelming job of cleaning up. One of the biggest areas of concern is the safety of food and water.
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Don’t allow your pets to roam loose after a disaster. Familiar landmarks and smells might be gone. Pets can easily get lost.
While you ...
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Farms in flood-prone areas, or areas in which flooding has been anticipated, should have an emergency plan for evacuation. A farmstead disas...
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You may be exposed to a chemical in three ways:
Breathing the chemical
Swallowing contaminated food, water, or medication
Touchin...
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Weather alerts are provided by local, state, and national authorities and the media when threatening climate conditions arise. Meteorologist...
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When disasters strike, individuals and businesses all too often lose important computer files. You can replace equipment, but data may be lo...
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In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods.
You will likely hear weather foreca...
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Following are some measures that can be taken to prevent losing your dog in an emergency:
Make sure your dog wears a properly fitted coll...
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It is normal for children to be afraid, especially during or after severe weather that has caused damage. The fear may last for an extended ...
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