Natural Disasters

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	The Atlantic Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. The resources below provide health and safety information for families preparing for hurricanes.
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Readiness and Safety Information  Hurricane Preparedness and Response  PDF Version (80 kb) • Governor's Division of Emergency Management Comprehensive all-hazard emergency information site for the State of Texas. • TexasOnline Texas Emergency Portal. Includes information on: the hurricane season, preparing for a storm, getting assistance for special needs, evacuating to safety, and accessing government resources. • Texas Hurricane Evacuation & Sheltering Plan Materials From the Governor's Division of Emergency Management • Hurricane Health and Safety From the CDC. • Hear The Latest Watches And Warnings With A NOAA Weather Radio This is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. • Atlantic Hurricane Tracking Chart PDF 86 kb From NOAA.		Related Topics Vibrio Vibrio is a species of bacteria commonly found in coastal marine waters and seafood throughout the world. These bacteria can make people sick in three ways.   PDF version 53 kb Mosquitoes     PDF version 153 kb Family Preparedness Steps you and your family can take to help minimize risks from hurricanes and other known hazards. From DSHS.   • Preparedness Brochure   PDF 1.7 mb Carbon Monoxide and Generators   PDF version 181 kb Foodborne Illness    PDF version 137 kb Floods   PDF version 141 kb Returning to a Flooded Building    PDF version 147 kb Flooding and Diarrheal Illness   PDF version 133 kb Mold   PDF version (57 kb) Tornadoes    PDF Version 89 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.    • 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.
Note: External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of State Health Services. These sites may also not be accessible to people with disabilities.
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Last Updated July 8th, 2009