May 31, 2024 - by Paul Schattenberg As hurricane season begins, the head of the Disaster Assessment and Recovery , DAR, unit of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is asking Texans to stay aware, prepare and practice a disaster plan, and gather important supplies. “While June 1 is the official start of hurricane season, there have been instances of hurricanes occurring as early as April,” said Monty Dozier, Ph.D.
, program director for DAR. “In addition, the severe weather we have already experienced throughout the state this year should serve as a wake-up call, especially for those in our coastal communities, to start planning for hurricane season.” Dozier said objective, science-based information on disaster and emergency preparedness can be found on the DAR website .
The site serves as a comprehensive resource for disaster preparation and recovery information from AgriLife Extension and other Texas A&M AgriLife experts, as well as experts from state and federal agencies and throughout the national land-grant system. More disaster preparation and recovery materials are available in English and Spanish on the AgriLife Learn website . The information is free or at minimal cost and is also available in e-book format for mobile devices.
Some of the most popular AgriLife Extension preparation and recovery publications include: — Texans, Get Ready! This publication addresses how to protect yourself and your household by making a disaster plan and making necessary pr.
