Standby generators are powered by tractors or engines and may be either portable or stationary. Engine-driven units available may have an au...
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The most common reason for storm power outages is a tree falling onto power and communications lines. The utilities do their best to clear t...
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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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Safe Food Handling
Take some simple precautions when preparing food for storage. Always work with well-scrubbed hands and be sure all utens...
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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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This is the third in the Restoring Storm-Ravaged Trees series. Here you will learn to recognize electrical hazards and how to apply chainsaw...
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The Principles of Parenting series provides tips and information to support positive parenting and family relations.
If you are strugglin...
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After a damaging storm, trees are always a concern. Tree debris is the most common problem blocking roads and foot traffic, and it is likely...
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