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Agricultural Disaster Preparedness

Extension Disaster Education Network

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Food Safety Agrosecurity Overview: Food security used to describe the stability and supply of sufficient food for a given population. Today the term also refers to food safety and food biosecurity...; More...

Hurricanes and Oil Spills: Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1 each year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center issues a seasonal...; More...

Putting Safety First After a Tornado: Tornadoes and extreme wind events are very destructive. Everything in their paths--people, animals, homes, businesses, vehicles, landscapes--can be killed, destroyed...; More...

Steps to Reduce Flood and Water Damage: Many things can be done before an impending flood to reduce damage to home and property. This checklist can help you prepare to reduce the impact of water or...; More...

Mosquitoes | Hot Topics: With the prevalence of West Nile virus, mosquitoes seem to have replaced bed bugs as the most talked about insect recently. West Nile is a virus that is harbored...; More...

Fifteen Questions for Hurricane Preparation: Hurricane season for the Atlantic and Caribbean is June 1 to November 30, with peak season mid-August to late October. Regardless of the calendar, now is a great...; More...

Food Safety During an Emergency: Throughout an emergency it is important to keep food and water safe to reduce loss and the risk of contracting a foodborne illness. During an emergency the...; More...

Economics of Drought Management in Livestock: Drought affects ranches directly in terms of the amount of forage produced and water availability for livestock. Lost forage production is the most critical aspect...; More...

In This Resource Area

Courses on agricultural disaster preparedness. Enroll to access the free online courses.

Disaster Preparedness Make sure your family is prepared.

Money Management in Times of Disaster Learn what you can do about your finances.

Video and Audio Files on preparedness and recovery.

Coastal Hazards documents in the National Sea Grant Library.

DisasterAssistance.gov consolidates disaster assistance information on one Web site.

Snow/Ice preparedness information.

Influenza preparedness information.

Answers from our Experts

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May 29, 2013: I care for someone who is bedridden. Whom should I call for help with evacuation during a disaster...

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Recent Learning Lessons

March 23, 2012: Extension Disaster Education Network Learning Lessons

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