Thursday, March 17, 2011

Disaster-readiness resources from MU Extension

Articles/news releases

Being prepared for spring storms is a necessity for Missouri residents: http://extension.missouri.edu/main/spotlight/springstorms.aspx

MU guide helps you build family disaster plan: http://extension.missouri.edu/news/DisplayStory.aspx?N=907

Prepare emergency supplies for spring storm season: http://extension.missouri.edu/news/DisplayStory.aspx?N=710

Batten down the hatches; storm shelters make sense in disaster-prone Missouri: http://extension.missouri.edu/news/DisplayStory.aspx?N=712

Coping with Disaster feature articles: http://missourifamilies.org/features/copingarticles/

Publications and videos

(To access publications, use the links below or go http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/ and search by publication number.)

EMW1001, Statewide Disaster Response/Recovery Contact List

EMW1011, Family Disaster Plan – A template to guide families through the process of developing a comprehensive disaster plan.

EMW1012, Disaster Supplies Kit – A downloadable guide to gathering the supplies your family will need if a disaster strikes.

EMW1015, Sizing and Safety Tips for Standby Power Generators

EMW1016, Generator Safety Concerns Video

EMW1019, Tornado Season: Are You Ready?

EMW1021, Taking Shelter From the Storm: Safe Rooms Video

G1905, Is Your Family Prepared for an Earthquake?

MP904, Resources for Your Flooded Home

Other links

MU Extension Community Emergency Management Program (CEMP): http://extension.missouri.edu/cemp

Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) resources: http://eden.lsu.edu

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