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Suggestions for talking with children about tragedies and violence
Published on October 6, 2017
Discover age-specific suggestions that can help guide conversations with children during and after tragedies. -
Tips to help children emotionally survive a natural disaster
Published on September 8, 2017
Strategies to help children emotionally cope with the devastation of natural disasters. -
Repairing your flood-damaged fields
Published on July 7, 2017
Management options for restoring productivity in flood-damaged areas. -
Assessing flood damage in pickles
Published on June 27, 2017
Wait until the ground has dried before making stand counts. -
Evaluating flood-damaged crops – Part 2
Published on June 23, 2017
Remove debris and drain water, then wait to evaluate. -
How safe is your food after a weather emergency?
Published on March 20, 2017
You have survived a weather emergency, but did your food? -
How prepared are you for a weather emergency?
Published on March 20, 2017
Ways to prepare for an emergency and keep your food from spoiling. -
Helping children build resiliency amidst trauma and pain
Published on November 1, 2015
Eight steps that build resilience in the face of trauma, pain and stress. -
Youth can play an important role in disaster preparedness and recovery
Published on October 16, 2014
Involving youth in disaster planning and recovery can increase their awareness of hazardous situations that may occur in their neighborhood and teach them how to respond in various types of emergencies. -
Local government and climate change: Assess your community’s flood resilience
Published on July 22, 2014
With rainfall intensification predicted in the Midwest, a new checklist guides communities in developing policies and standards to improve flood resilience. -
Helping children and teens learn to deal with stress
Published on June 2, 2014
Children and teens deal with just as much stress as adults. Adults can help by teaching youth skills to deal with stress in healthy, positive ways. -
Should I be worried if flood waters reach my well?
Published on April 23, 2014
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality urges caution. Flood waters can carry contaminants into residential well water supplies. -
Be prepared for adverse spring weather including flooding, tornadoes and wildfire
Published on March 31, 2014
Make time on April 30, the first National Day of Action, to learn actions you can take to be ready should one or more of these natural disasters strike your neighborhood. -
Are you prepared for flooding and other severe weather this spring?
Published on March 14, 2014
Learn action steps you can take now as we transition into spring, a season in Michigan when floods most typically occur. -
When the sirens sound: Talking with children about severe weather
Published on June 7, 2013
Recently severe storms have rumbled across Michigan. These unpredictable storms, loud thunder and flashes of lightening can be scary to children! Take time when the skies are clear to talk with your children about severe weather. -
Low impact Development: Putting the LID on flooding
Published on May 15, 2013
Recent flooding serves as a reminder that upstream stormwater management efforts can reduce impacts at home and downstream. -
Look for the helpers: Talking with young children about tragedy
Published on May 11, 2013
When disaster strikes, young children will have questions about what is happening and why. Take time to plan ahead and be prepared before you begin those tough discussions. -
With flooding throughout Michigan, families must know how to protect themselves and their property
Published on April 27, 2013
Know what steps to take to prepare yourself before, during, and after a flood to protect your home and family. -
Farmers and homeowners should be prepared for spring flooding
Published on May 7, 2012
According to the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) floods are the most common natural disaster that communities face, excluding fire.