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Low Flammability Landscape Plants
Fact Sheet 6.305 | Wildfire Mitigation Series, Landscaping and Planting Print This Fact Sheet By...
Protecting Your Home Against Wildfire
Wildfires are a natural part of Colorado's forest, but the threat of wildfire and how to respond...
Landscaping for Wildfire
Designing Fire-Resistant LandscapesImproper landscaping can greatly increase the risk of structure...
Understanding Wildfire in Colorado
Understanding Your Risk from Wildfire More than half of Coloradans live in communities threatened...
What to Do if Your Freezer Stops Working
With the rising costs of food, it can be a big financial burden when your freezer suddenly breaks...
Early Warning Signs for Forage Productivity in Colorado
Nitrate Poisoning in Livestock
Nitrate toxicity is sometimes a lethal problem for livestock especially during the fall. The...
10 Tips for Successful Family Meetings
Emergency situations like natural disasters can be extremely stressful for families, sometimes...
Alternative Feeding Strategies for Cows and Calves from Drought Related Forage Shortages
This paper will concentrate on early-weaned calves and feeding high grain rations to cows in order...
Strategies to Minimize Nitrate Levels in Stressed Corn
Nitrates are of concern when harvesting drought stressed corn. You should consider the following...
Nitrates and Purchased Hay
Nitrates are a normal part of forages. When they accumulate to too high a level in the forage they...
Making Decisions and Coping Well with Drought
Drought, like other natural disasters, costs individuals and families an incredible amount of...
Alternative Feeds for Cattle During Drought
When deciding on an alternative feeding program, there are several options to consider. The goal...
Colorado Farms and Ranches Risk Nitrate Poisoning in Drought Stressed Forage
Don’t graze or feed drought injured crops with cattle or other ruminant livestock unless...
Beware of Nitrates
Drought conditions throughout many areas in the intermountain west and great plains can cause...
Winter Safety for Travel
All drivers should take extra safety precautions while driving in winter weather conditions....
Be Prepared with a Food Checklist
Planning makes a big difference in how you can respond during an emergency. Know which types of...
Protect Yourself from Snowstorms and Extreme Cold
Extreme winter weather can move in fast, sometimes bringing sub-freezing temperatures, snow,...
Generator Safety
Winter storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and heat waves can all cause regional power outages, which...
Tips for Natural Gas and Carbon Monoxide Safety
Natural gas and carbon monoxide can leak into your home and create risks. Natural Gas is a fossil...
Discover the Current Drought Conditions in Colorado
Drought Development in Colorado Colorado receives precipitation through snow and rain. Drought can...
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USDA Rural Development Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Resources
USDA Rural Development developed this guide in 2021 as a resource for rural communities seeking...
USDA Livestock Indemnity Program
USDA's Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides benefits to livestock producers for livestock...
Flood-Damaged Lawn Care
Flood-damaged lawns and turf may be damaged after a flood. But most turf species will tolerate a...
Handling Displaced Snakes Post-Flood
Flood waters not only displace people from their homes, but can have a devastating effect on...
Flood Recovery Resources for Clean Water and Mold Control
IN PROGRESS Major flooding and other disasters can lead to drinking water contamination and mold...
First Steps to Flood Recovery
A flood happened. Now what? The flood event recovery process is time consuming and overwhelming....
Food Safety for Flooded Farms
These catastrophic events can have a lingering and potentially hazardous impact on public health....
Wildfires, Smoke and Livestock
After a wildfire, evaluating livestock and treating them becomes crucial. The School of Veterinary...
Livestock Care After a Disaster
Handling disasters that stretch the capacity of communities, can only be approached with...
Livestock Care During a Disaster
Normally, the response time for disaster is extremely limited. If you are not aware of...
Vegetative Recovery after Wildfire
It’s difficult to see the rebirth of a forest after a wildfire. The speed and extent of recovery...
Wildfire Soil Erosion Control
The potential for severe soil erosion is a consequence of wildfire because as a fire burns it...
Smoke and Ash on Plants
Wildfires are not only dangerous to the health of humans and animals, but also our plants. Plants'...
Post-Fire Restoration and Rehabilitation
Depending on the severity of a wildfire, forests may need restoration and rehabilitation in order...
Tips for Replanting in Burn Areas
According to the National Forest Foundation, wildfire accounts for a staggering 80 percent of...
Wildfire Smoke and Animals
During air quality alerts or nearby wildfires, it’s important to keep livestock and pets safe from...
Coping With Natural Disasters
During difficult times, especially during and after natural disasters, resilient people seek...
Returning to Your Kitchen After a Wildfire
One of the most critical areas needing to be cleaned after a wildfire evacuation is the home...
Wells and Septic Systems After Wildfires
Following a wildfire, homeowners using a private well or septic system are encouraged to complete...
Fires and Food Safety
How can fires affect food safety?Fire is a stressful topic that brings out many emotions. Whether...
Assessing Your Homesite After a Wildfire
A wildfire sweeping across a homesite may cause damage even though the house survives. The intense...
Financial Emergency Preparedness
Life’s emergency situations require advanced preparation and planning. The first step is...
Wildfire Preparedness for Horse Owners
Wildfires may be one of the most common types of hazards in Colorado. If you have horses and you...
Livestock Care Before a Disaster
During a disaster, managing your own safety can be difficult enough. Caring for animals and...
Caring for Plant Life During Drought and Fire
In times of drought, wildfires can happen anywhere. One of the most important and effective steps...
FireWise Plant Materials
Creating a “defensible space” around your home is one of the most important and effective steps...
Developing Defensible Space for Your Home
Colorado’s population is growing. Its urban areas are rapidly expanding, and people are building...
Chronic Illness and Preparing for Emergencies
Chronic conditions include any diagnosis that affects an individual for three or more months, and...
Resources on Depression and Mental Health
Depression is a common, serious, and life-threatening condition that affects an estimated 19...
Tips for Talking to Kids About Wildfires
Children are not immune to the anxiety that adults may face when a wildfire hits close to home....
Emergency Water Supplies and Treatment
Access to safe drinking water is essential. The human body can survive for weeks without food, but...
Emergency Food Safety and Storage
It's important to plan ahead for emergencies such as a tornado, ice storm, flooding, blizzard,...
Wildfire Impact on Water Resources
Following a wildfire, the primary source of contamination to drinking water is from chemicals and...
Homeowner’s Guide to Living with Fire
The threat of wildfire – and understanding how to respond to it – can be daunting. But, homeowners...
Wildfire Safety Checklist
Wildfires can impact individuals, families, communities, counties, states, and entire multi-state...
Disaster Planning for Pet Owners
During an emergency, animals depend on us to help keep them safe. Make sure your safety plan and...
Three Questions and Answers Related to Wildfires and Stress
Wildfire threatens our home. What do I tell my child? Wildfire, drought, hail, tornadoes, and...
Wildfires and Stress Q&A
Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. A wildfire can force you to evacuate your home...
Farm and Ranch Family Stress and Depression
The last few years have been difficult for farm and ranch families. Many are experiencing...
Emergency Preparedness Starts at Home
The best way for every individual to help during an emergency situation in a community is first to...
How to Build a Disaster Survival Kit
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Be prepared with a...