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Disaster Response Handbook

The Disaster Response Handbook is a resource for county Extension agents and other Extension faculty to use to advise the public on coping with disasters. Disasters come in many forms, such as tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, drought, ice storms, disease outbreaks, fire and, more recently, terrorist acts. As you review this Disaster Response Handbook, you should understand that it has been developed as a resource guide and that Extension faculty are not expected to be experts in all the areas listed in the handbook. This book features a number of fact sheets grouped by disaster. It also lists Disaster Assistance Contacts at the local, state and national levels. It is imperative to continue to update this handbook as fact sheets are revised. The handbook is designed so that items can be easily duplicated and distributed to the public as needed.

Index

How to Use This Reference

• Disaster Preparation
• During the Disaster
• After the Disaster

Disaster Assistance Contacts

• County Contacts
• State Contacts
• Regional Contacts
• National Contacts
• Religious and Community Service Organizations

Disaster Preparedness

• Disasters - What Can Youth Do?
• Basic First Aid
• Emergency CPR

Droughts

• University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheets Related to Drought Management
• Dry Weather Management for Cattle
• Maintaining Herd Productivity During Drought
• Drought-Stricken Forages Often Present Nitrate Toxicity
• When Water and Feed Supplies Become a Concern
• To Keep or to Sell Calves in the Drought?

Earthquakes

• Earthquake Survival
• U.S. Earthquake Hazard Map
• Earthquake Preparedness (FSA9600)
• Disaster Response for Volunteers

Farm/Home Biosecurity

• Biosecurity Protection for Beef Cattle Operations
• Biosecurity – It’s Everybody’s Concern
• Cattle Biosecurity
• Biosecurity Guidelines of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
• Rules Veterinarians Practice Under
• Crop Biosecurity and Bioterrorism
• Biosecurity Protection for Fish Operations
• What to Expect in Case of a Foreign Animal Disease Outbreak
• Guidelines for Large Dead Animal Disposal by Burial
• Avian or Asian Bird Flu

Financial

• Managing Financial Losses from a Natural Disaster (FSHEC67)
• Replacing Valuable Papers (FSHEC45)
• Steps to Take to Repair Damages
• Recovering the Value of Storm Damaged Timber from Taxes

Fires

• How to Reduce Wildfire Risk (Contact The National Arbor Day Foundation and ask for Tree City USA Bulletin #41)
• Arkansas FireWise
• Arkansas FireWise - Creating a Defensible Space
• Wildfires

Floods

• Emergency Procedures for Floods and Flash Floods
• Building Dikes to Prevent Minor Surface Flooding
• Disaster Response for Volunteers
• Electrical Safety During a Flood or Ice Storm
• Feeding Water-Damaged Feeds
• Flooded Private Sewage Systems
• Flooded Vehicles
• Flood-Related Diseases in Poultry and Livestock
• Handling Flood-Damaged Hay/Haylage Fields
• How to Salvage Flood-Damaged Appliances
• How to Save Upholstered Furniture, Carpet and Bedding
• Mold Detection, Prevention and Mitigation
• Septic Systems – What to Do After a Flood
• Well Disinfection
• What to Do During a Power Failure on the Farm
• What to Do With Private Wells and Pumps After a Flood
• What You Should Do if Your Water Well Has Been Flooded

Food/Potable Water

• Planning for Food after a Disaster (FSHED81)
• A Quick Consumer Guide to Safe Food Handling (FSFCS82)
• Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency
• Seven Food Safety Tips for Successful Community Meals

Local Disasters

• Special Note to County Agents

Safety

• Disaster Rescue Procedures
• Standby Power Generators
• Using Standby Generators
• Using ATVs Safely During a Disaster
• Chain Saw Safety (FSA1009)
• Tree Removal Following a Storm
• Disaster Response for Volunteers
• Electrical Safety During a Flood or Ice Storm
• What to Do During a Power Failure on the Farm
• Basic First Aid
• Emergency CPR
• OSHA’s Tips for Keeping Workers Safe in the Cold

Stress

• Dealing With Stress
• Children and Stress
• Helping Children Cope With Stress
• Recognizing Stress in Children
• Outreach Materials for Children

Tornadoes

• How to Spot a Tornado
• Seek Safety to Escape a Tornado
• Tornado Warnings – What They Mean
• Rules for Tornado Survival
• Tornado Survival for Mobile Home Owners
• Tornado Rescue Procedures
• Clearing a Path for Access After a Tornado
• Tornado Follow-Up
• Insurance for Repairs of Tornado Damage
• Recovery After a Tornado
• When Repairing, Remodeling or Building Your Home
• Managing Storm-Damaged Urban Trees
• Tree Removal Following a Storm
• What to Do During a Power Failure on the Farm

Ice, Snow, Cold and Storms

• Alternative Heat Sources
• Frozen Plumbing
• Freezers During Power Outage
• Ice and Snow Accumulations on Roofs
• Farm Practices During Ice and Snow
• Evaluating Ice Damage to Forest Stands
• Managing Storm-Damaged Urban Trees
• What to Do During a Power Failure on the Farm
• Tree Removal Following a Storm
• Electrical Safety During a Flood or Ice Storm
• OSHA’s Tips for Keeping Workers Safe in the Cold

References

• Internet and Other Sources of Disaster - Related Educational Materials
• FireWise Landscaping for Woodland Homes, U.S. Forest Service
• Heating with Wood, MP247
  (Contact your County Extension Agent)
• Improving Home Water Quality, MP292
• A Quick Consumer Guide to Safe Food Handling, FSFCS82
• Chain Saw Safety, FSA1009
• Tornado Safety, FSA1024
• Skid-Steer Safety, FSA1025
• Beef Cattle Herd Health Vaccination Schedule, FSA3009
• Water for Beef Cattle, FSA3021
• Nitrate Poisoning in Cattle, FSA3024
• Common Arkansas Plants Poisonous to Cattle, FSA3025
• Substituting Grain for Hay in Winter Rations for Beef Cows, FSA3036
• Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle, FSA3040
• Alternative Feeds for Beef Cattle, FSA3047
• Replacing Valuable Papers, FSHEC45
• Earthquake Preparedness, FSA9600
• Managing Financial Losses From a Natural Disaster, FSHEC67
• Planning for Food After a Disaster, FSHED81
• Nutritional Disorders in Beef Cattle, FSA3071

Additional Resources

• Emergency Preparedness and Recovery for Families
• Storm Recovery Resources

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