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Preparedness
	Hurricanes Hurricane season for the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. These resources provide health and safety information for families preparing for hurricane season. Family Preparedness Brochure ( PDF file, 1.7 mb) Disasters can strike at any time. There are steps you and your family can take to help minimize risks from known hazards. Planning now can help save lives later. This brochure will help you get informed, make a plan, and get supplies. From DSHS. on Family Preparedness  PDF Version (94 kb) Power Outages What you need to know when the power goes out unexpectedly. CDC offers these tips to help you prepare for and cope with sudden loss of power. Carbon Monoxide and Generators   PDF version (181 kb) Foodborne Illness   PDF version (137 kb) Tetanus PDF version (76 kb)
Selected Disasters
Extreme Cold Weather	Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety From the CDC. Winter Storms and Extreme Cold From FEMA.
Flooding	Floods PDF version (141 kb)  Returning to a Flooded Building PDF version (147 kb)  Flooding and Diarrheal Illness PDF version (133 kb) Floods and Flash Floods    Topics include: How to Reduce Potential Flood Damage, How Long Will a Flood Take to Develop, What to Do When a Flood Watch Is Issued. From the American Red Cross.
Heat	Heat Precautions PDF version (126 kb)
Tornadoes	Tornadoes  PDF Version (89 kb)
Wildfires	Wildfires  PDF Version (84 kb)
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Last Updated June 27, 2007