Are YOU Prepared for a Disaster?
The Extension Office in Cameron County wants to ensure YOU are ready and prepared for the unimaginable. No one ever wants disaster to strike, but on the chance it does, everyone wants to ensure their loved ones are cared for and their supplies are accounted for. As a reminder, Hurricane Season is from June 1st to November 30th. Please take a look at the following publications for more information on what you can do to be prepared.
Supply Kits & Check List
- Emergency Supply Checklist – FEMA
- Lista de Suministros de Emergencia – FEMA – SPANISH
- Hurricane Preparedness Checklist – American Red Cross
- How to Build a Disaster Kit – TexasReady
- Lista de Verificacion de Kit para Desastres – TexasReady – SPANISH
- 12 Ways to Prepare – TexasReady
- 12 Maneras de Prepararse – TexasReady – SPANISH
What to do BEFORE the Storm
- Be Prepared for a Hurricane – FEMA
- Farmers & Ranchers Get Ready – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- Texans Get Ready – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- Be Prepared to Survive And Recover From a Disaster – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- ‘Habitantes de Tejas Preparanse!’ – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – SPANISH
- Be Prepared for a Power Outage – FEMA
- Be Prepared for a Tornado – FEMA
- Be Prepared for a Thunderstorm – FEMA
- Be Prepared for a Flood – FEMA
- What to do When the Power Goes Out – CDC
What to do AFTER the Storm
- Returning Home After a Disaster Supply List – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- Después de un Desastre Cómo Recuiperarse – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – SPANISH
- Disinfecting Water After a Disaster – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- Helping Children Cope with Disaster – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- Como Ayudar a los Ninos a Enfrentar el Desastre – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – SPANISH
- After the Disaster Considerations for Older Adults – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- Regreso al Hogar Luego de un Desastre Lista de Provisiones – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – SPANISH
Food Safety & Canning
- Refrigerator Freezer Chart- Food Safety – USDA
- Canning Vegetables at Home – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- Food Safety for Disaster – USDA
- Food and Water in an Emergency – FEMA American Red Cross
- Agua y Alimentos en una Emergencia – FEMA American Red Cross – SPANISH
- Food Safety During Power Outage – FoodSafety.gov
Helpful Links for More Information About Emergency Preparedness
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies.html
https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/food-safety-in-disaster-or-emergency
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/prepare-emergencies