In an emergency, it can be vital that you know first aid. This publication recommends actions that can be taken for various injuries, emergencies or medical conditions.

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Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service

Five videos covering a range of flu topics including:

Avoiding Illness at Work and School
Social Distancing
Home Health Kit
Hand Hygiene
Taking Temperature

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Hand Washing in Emergency Situations

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After an emergency such as a hurricane or flood, it is possible that your water supplies have been temporarily cut off or become contaminated. However, it is still important for you and your family to wash their hands to avoid illness. This fact sheet covers proper techniques on when and how to wash your hand in an emergency situation.

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Health & Hygiene in Evacuation Centers

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Evacuation centers serve as temporary shelter for persons displaced from their homes following a disaster. Evacuation facilities vary depending on the location and the degree of damage caused by the event. Office buildings, sports stadiums, churches, residential homes, dormitories and community centers may all be used for emergency shelters. Evacuees are required to share living spaces, bathrooms and kitchen facilities with others and may also be exposed to overly crowded conditions. People exposed to these conditions are vulnerable to outbreaks of infectious diseases. This fact sheet focuses on specific measures that can be taken to prevent the spread of infection inside of an evacuation center.

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Addresses how to stay healthy in the heat and how to help if someone falls ill from heat exposure. Focuses on children, as well as others at risk, such as the elderly, individuals with illness, overweight individuals, unfit individuals, people who are not acclimatized, and athletes of all ages.

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Identifying and Handling Spoiled or Unsafe Food After a Disaster

Whether caused by a loss of power or floods, food spoilage during storms and other disasters is common. In the event of power loss or flood, it is important to check each food item to determine whether or not it is safe to eat. Do not taste any food you think is spoiled or unsafe to eat! This publication provides a description of food that should be discarded after a disaster along with proper disposal instructions.

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Replacing Personal Documents After a Natural Disaster

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A fact sheet containing contact information and websites to agencies to recover personal documents. This includes credit cards, Social Security cards, passports, and etc.

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