Emergency preparedness

Publication date: Sept. 27, 2018

The penetrating power of radiation. (Image courtesy of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission) DefinitionsRadiationRadiation is energy given off by matter in the form of high speed rays or particles. All matter is composed of atoms. These atoms ...

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2018

Recovery After Disaster: The Family Financial Toolkit is a comprehensive strategy and collection of tools that can help you toward financial recovery after a natural disaster. The toolkit, developed by University of Minnesota Extension and North ...

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2015

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Physical and mental activity, maintaining personal connections and eating right can help older adults stay healthy and happy. This issue of Better Living magazine presents strategies adults may use to maintain fitness of both brain and body, ...

Publication date: March 1, 2012

You and your family can survive for several days without food, but only a short time without water. Disasters can often cause us to question the safety of our drinking water. With a little planning and preparation, you can be prepared by having a ...

Publication date: July 1, 2011

Families returning to their flooded homes should be cautious before and during the cleanup process. In addition to other hazards, floodwater may contain sewage and biological contaminants that can linger in the home after the initial cleanup. Protect ...

Publication date: March 17, 2009

Missouri's geographical location midway between northern and southern weather systems often means surprise amounts of ice and snow accumulations in the winter. They are a cold reminder of the difficulties involved in running a modern farm when the ...