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Disasters and pets

Disaster Preparedness

Animals are affected by disasters. One may remember the hundreds of stranded, lost, and homeless pets seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Many families prepare an emergency disaster plan, but not all of them remember to include their pets in these plans.

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Prevent water damage, prevent mold damage

Mold Damage

With fall weather that already seems too cold and the freezing winter months approaching the U.S. quickly, it is important that business and homeowners prepare their homes for water damage, or the prevention thereof.

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Tsunamis and earthquake preparedness included in California’s emergency preparedness

Disaster Preparedness

Humboldt State’s geology department is raising awareness about the frequency and danger of tsunamis and earthquakes, which are known as a “natural warning”. Knowing what to do in the event of a tsunami can help avoid a repeat of the 2004 tsunami where 200,000 people lost their lives.

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Winter: a wonderland or headache?

Water and Storm Damage

Winter blanketed the United States last week with one big cold hug. Or was it a slap?

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New Orleans area courthouse infested with severe mold damage

Mold Damage

When Hurricane Katrina caused extensive flooding in the state of Louisiana in 2005, the waters were an equal-opportunity offender. As a result, the St. Bernard Parish Courthouse also received extensive flood water damage as 3 feet of water just sat in the building.

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