Emergency management : publication
The heat of a Missouri summer not only can make for high utility bills, but also can be deadly. Here are some tips to help keep you comfortable, healthy and penny-wise.
A disaster supplies kit includes essential items like food, water, and tools to sustain your family for several days during emergencies.
Farm water systems are often neglected when it comes to energy efficiency. Although the savings to be realized may not be as great as perhaps energy-efficient lighting, the return can be fairly short for some energy-saving investments. This guide presents some general guidelines regarding farm…
Having a plan can help your family make it through any disaster with minimal stress. Creating a plan begins with a family meeting to discuss and decide how the family will respond to a disaster. Use this template to guide the process.
Adapted by MU Extension specialists from material prepared by Cooperative Extension Service, University of New Hampshire, Durham.
At some time you may face a heating emergency. Visit our site for our Preparing for an Emergency: Home Heating in an Emergency guide.
Explains types of radiation—alpha, beta, gamma, neutron—their sources, health effects, and ways to reduce exposure.
Indoor air can be polluted in a number of ways. Indoor pollutants include formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, respirable dust, nitrogen dioxide, radon and other gases. This guide focuses on just one of these pollutants — radon.
Editor's note
Learn how to store and purify water safely for emergencies, including boiling, bleach treatment, and proper container use.
Learn how to build a safe room to protect your home and family from severe weather, including tornadoes, with expert guidance and resources.
Reviewed by Conne Burnham
Emergency Management Specialist
Fire and Rescue Training Institute