Decision-Making Guidelines for Storm-Damaged Trees
When storms damage woodlands and shade trees, woodland owners and homeowners have many questions about what to do with …
Returning Home After a Hurricane
Returning home after a major disaster can be emotionally devastating and physically dangerous. As you return, be prepared for …
List of Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Experts
In subjects ranging from agriculture to waste management, from home repair to food safety, faculty members with NC State …
Home Damage by Hurricane Category Strength
All hurricanes are a concern for our homes, however, the greater the strength of the hurricane the more significant …
Protect Your Well Water Source
While you still have time, proper preparation is important to protect your well water source. You can take …
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
Spanish Resources: Storm Preparedness and Response
In preparing for Hurricane Florence, here are some resources for the Spanish speaking community: Food Safety Disaster Information ReadyNC en español FEMA Puerto …
Hurricane Preparedness -- Are You Ready?
Hurricane Florence is churning in the Atlantic and headed to North Carolina later this week. Whether you are are …
Pest Problems After Storms and Other Disasters
Hurricanes, heavy storms, tornadoes, and other similar natural disasters can lead to problems with a variety of insects and vertebrate …
Family Communication Plan for Emergencies
Hurricane season began June 1 and now is the time to prepare for how you and your family will …
Keep Your Pet-Friendly Home Healthy
We love our pets like family. Just remember, pets carry germs and they leave the germs all over our …
Keeping Your Home Dry -- How Water Enters Your Home
One of the key principles to a healthy home is keeping the home dry. In order to do this, …
FEMA Shares 7 Steps to Prepare Your Home for Summer
In the latest Individual and Community Preparedness eBrief, FEMA shares 7 steps to get your home ready for summer …
Everyone Deserves a Safe and Healthy Home
A variety of hazards exist in homes and they can be a source of, or a contributing factor to …
Preventing Frozen Pipes
When temperatures drop below freezing – especially for a significant amount of time – the potential for frozen pipes …
October Is Children's Health Month
October is Children’s Health Month. See how many of these tips you can follow in the 31 days of …
What Flooding Does to a Home
The devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey has caused many homes to be uninhabitable in Texas and Louisiana. But …
It's a Moisture Issue: Moisture and Mold Health Effects
Some, but not all people can have negative health reactions to mold. The NC DHHS Division of Public Health …
Lead Testing in the Workplace: Why Is It So Important?
Lead is a heavy metal found naturally in the earth’s crust; and for many years it was used extensively …
Keeping Your Pet-Friendly Home Healthy
June is National Healthy Homes Months. You can keep your pet-friendly home healthy by: 1. Giving your pet regular baths. …