Disaster Preparedness

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A downed tree blocks a road during Hurricane Beryl on Monday, Jul 08, 2024, near Conroe, Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
December 1, 2025

Disaster preparedness topic of Dec. 16 webinar

men stand in front of a large fire engine
November 21, 2025

Texas fire departments receive rebuilding assistance after Hill Country flood

Texas A&M Forest Service’s Helping Hands Program provides donated equipment

A rural Hill Country landscape.
November 14, 2025

Land management workshop slated for Nov. 21 in Fredericksburg

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event to focus on wildlife valuation, grazing, fire preparedness, more

The El Paso skyline with the son reflecting off a building.
July 8, 2025

Urban Partnership Synergy Symposium Aug. 7 in El Paso

Event brings together regional leaders to discuss the key elements for successful partnerships

A man wearing a cowboy hat and unpacking a bag of clothing.
May 8, 2025

AgriLife Extension preps for Texas severe weather with Operation Readiness

Training focuses on animal sheltering, staging, planning

Burned grass and smoldering trees
January 30, 2025

Wildfire preparedness meeting scheduled for Feb. 13 in Canadian

Attendees can meet with professionals, community leaders 

a line of people in front of a red ribbon with a pair of scissors
December 17, 2024

Texas A&M Forest Service hosts operations center opening

State-of-the-art technology to help monitor wildfire risk, firefighting resources

people clearing a fallen tree from a diveway
August 12, 2024

How are hurricanes named?

Experts offer some history, insights into storms

An assortment of emergency supplies for a hurricane go bag.
July 3, 2024

Hurricane preparedness for families

Start now with a plan, assemble hurricane 'go bag'

July 1, 2024

Keep livestock safe during hurricane season with an emergency plan

Veterinary expert covers hurricane preparation tips to minimize disease risk

May 31, 2024

Expert tips to prepare for hurricane season

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit leader asking Texans to get ready 

April 5, 2024

Landscaping to help protect from wildfires

Texas A&M AgriLife experts offer guidance on creating a more fire-wise landscape

September 27, 2023

Disaster mitigation through green engineering

Exploration Green project helping flood prevention efforts

September 26, 2023

Safety and preparedness tips for the solar eclipse

Texans across the state prepare for the natural phenomena occurring on Oct. 14

September 22, 2023

Texas A&M Forest Service employee earns national award for fire protection

April 14, 2023

Four food safety tips when cooking without power

Food safety key when weather disasters cause a power disruption

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November 17, 2022

AgriLife Extension disaster team conducts agricultural loss assessments

Recent storms, tornado caused damage in Red River, Morris, Lamar counties

a wildfire seen from a plane
May 17, 2022

To stop a raging wildfire

Texas A&M Forest Service response halts Big L Fire, prevents further damage

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April 21, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages emergency ‘go-kit’ for disasters

Tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies this weekend

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March 29, 2022

AgriLife Extension teams assisting with Texas tornadoes, wildfires

Disaster teams and agents assist with emergency response, assessment, recovery