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July 17, 2008 Two Disaster Food Stamp Assistance Sites to Close This Week

News Releases

   June 26, 2008
      DHHS Says Storm Victims May Be Eligible for Disaster Food Stamp Assistance

  June 5, 2008
    - 4:16 PM - Storms, Flooding and Power Outages Can Affect Food Safety - DHHS
    - 2:48 PM - Safety Tips for Areas Affected by Storms and Flooding - DHHS 
    - 2:06 PM - Motorists Advised to Be Alert for Severe Weather - NE State Patrol
    - 12:55 PM - Water Quality May Be A Concern After Recent Storms - DHHS

Audio Sound Bites (mp3 format)

   June 5, 2008 Governor Encourages Nebraskans to Keep an Eye Weather

Jack Daniel, Administrator of the Office of Drinking Water and Environmental Health

  Food Safety

1. How flood water can contaminate a food supply?
2. What about canned goods?
3. What about food in refrigerators and freezers during a power loss?

  Water Quality

1. Indicators that your water might be affected
2. Alternatives to contaminated drinking water
3. When should wells be tested?

Recommended Procedures for Planning and Recovering from a Disaster

Nebraska's Local Health Departments

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because they are hosted on non-DHHS Websites.

Additional Audio Resources (streaming format)

• NOAA Weather Radio Streaming Audio
• Staying Safe After a Flood - CDC Public Service Announcements

CDC - After a Flood

• Immunizations

USDA - Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency

DEQ -  Department of Environmental Quality

• Guidance for Cleanup Following Tornadoes, Severe Storms

Roads

• Travel Information and Road Closures on the Web
  - By Phone, call 511 (800-906-9069)

  • Travelers are encouraged to use both the Web link above and to call 511

• Driving Flood Facts & Warning Definitions

NEMA - Nebraska Emergency Management Agency

• Severe Storms - A Guide to Survival

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