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Coping Financially with Disasters
Date: April 25th, 2023 | Institution: Mississippi State University | Hazard: Hurricane, Thunderstorms, Tornado, Wind

Coping Financially with Disasters helps individuals meet immediate food and shelter needs, build skills for improved decision-making when under duress, find financial and housing assistance, consider cash flow after a disaster, find financial counseling and education, avoid disaster fraud, document losses, file insurance claims, replace lost documents, make decisions after…

Power Outage Resources in Spanish/ Recursos de Corte de Energia en Espanol
Date: January 24th, 2023 | Institution: University of Connecticut | Hazard: Flood, Heatwave, Hurricane, Power Outage, Thunderstorms, Tornado, Wind, Winter Weather

Plan y kit básico de suministros de emergencia Tenga linternas con pilas que funcionen para todos los miembros del hogar. Por su seguridad, tenga a mano cargadores portátiles y bancos de energía para sus telé- fonos, computadoras portátiles y tabletas. Empiece a planificar ahora en caso de que necesite salir…

Los Niños y el Clima Severo Prepare a los Niños con Anticipación
Date: January 24th, 2023 | Institution: University of Connecticut | Hazard: Drought, Earthquake, Fire, Flood, Hail, Heatwave, Hurricane, Thunderstorms, Tornado, Wildfire, Wind, Winter Weather

El clima severo puede ocurrir en cualquier momento. Prepárese con anticipación para que usted y sus hijos estén seguros, confiados y listos. Los niños pequeños y mayores dependen de los adultos para que les proporcionen información y orientación. ¿Ha hablado con ellos sobre qué hacer si ocurre un clima severo?…

Children and Severe Weather Prepare Children in Advance
Date: January 24th, 2023 | Institution: University of Connecticut | Hazard: Drought, Earthquake, Fire, Flood, Hail, Heatwave, Hurricane, Thunderstorms, Tornado, Wildfire, Wind, Winter Weather

Severe weather can strike at any time. Prepare in advance so you and your children are safe, confident, and ready. Younger and older children rely on adults to provide information and guidance. Have you discussed with them what to do if severe weather strikes?  

Fact Sheet: Thunder and Lightning Fact Sheet
Date: January 5th, 2023 | Institution: University of California | Hazard: Thunderstorms

This fact sheet describes the mechanics of thunder and lightning with a focus on dry lightning which increases fire risk and how to avoid and respond to lightning strikes.  

Cascadia Earthquake Preparedness
Date: September 21st, 2022 | Institution: Oregon State University | Hazard: Biohazard, Chemical, Earthquake, Fire, Flood, Hurricane, Mold, Naturally Occuring, Power Outage, Thunderstorms, Wind, Winter Weather

Be aware. Be prepared. The last Cascadia Subduction Zone event Magnitude 8.0 to 9.1 was on January 26, 1700 (more than 320 years ago), and they happen about every 280 to 350 years. It is time to get ready. This webpage houses all of the primary and secondary disaster resources…

No Power? No Problem: Tips to Help You Thrive in the Face of Disaster
Date: September 21st, 2022 | Institution: Oregon State University | Hazard: Fire, Flood, Heatwave, Huricane, Hurricane, Naturally Occuring, Power Outage, Thunderstorms, Tornado, Winter Weather

This publication focuses on how residents can cope with the loss of power to their homes. Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses are likely to lose power during a disaster, but there are many simple steps residents can take to address the resulting challenges.

Survival Basics: Stress Less
Date: September 21st, 2022 | Institution: Oregon State University | Hazard: Drought, Fire, Flood, Heatwave, Huricane, Hurricane, Power Outage, Thunderstorms, Tornado, Wind, Winter Weather

Survival Basics: Stress Less is a 6-page handout that explores mindfulness techniques to help you prepare to respond with resiliency before, during and throughout stressful times.

Survival Basics: Emergency Kits
Date: September 21st, 2022 | Institution: Oregon State University | Hazard: Fire, Flood, Heatwave, Huricane, Hurricane, Power Outage, Thunderstorms, Tornado, Wind, Winter Weather

In a natural disaster or other emergency, the key to survival is being prepared. Be ready with an emergency kit for your family. Emergency kits contain the basic needs for life: food, water, warmth, first-aid supplies, medications, medical equipment, flashlights and protection from the elements. Learn how to pack your…

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