Disaster Assessment and Recovery

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A fence post that has sustained damage due to wildfire
January 22, 2025

Wildfire preparedness publication to aid Texas landowners

Ranch preparation, livestock, risk management highlighted

Burning candles spilling into a holiday decoration and catching fire.
November 20, 2024

Five holiday safety tips to prevent fires

AgriLife Extension encourages families to stay safe throughout holiday celebrations

August 12, 2024

How are hurricanes named?

Experts offer some history, insights into storms

July 19, 2024

AgriLife Extension assesses Hurricane Beryl agricultural losses

Matagorda, Wharton, Harris, Brazoria, Fort Bend counties on disaster focus list

Texas A&M Forest Service employee with white hard hat and yellow shirt uses chainsaw to cut up fallen trees
July 11, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife aids in Hurricane Beryl recovery

Texas A&M Forest Service sends workers to clear fallen trees from roadways

July 9, 2024

Hurricane recovery: Steps to safely begin the process

Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit provides guidance for initial response after a hurricane  

July 8, 2024

AgriLife Extension responds to Tropical Storm Beryl

Agency’s Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit assets, personnel prepared to enter storm zone

July 3, 2024

Hurricane preparedness for families

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

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 

Disaster agents loading supplies on trailer.
May 17, 2024

AgriLife Extension Disaster Assessment and Recovery establishes flood damage operation in Coldspring

Agents work from base to provide flood damage assessments 

Texas A&M AgriLife logo
May 9, 2024

Recovery resources available for Texas livestock producers, individuals affected by floods

Rural homeowners need to test water wells before using

A flooded field behind a barbed wire fence
May 3, 2024

Prolonged heavy rainfall causing flooding, livestock safety concerns

AgriLife Extension Disaster Assessment and Recovery experts poised to help, offer flood response tips

Hereford cattle sit in holding pens while burnt ground and smoke from the Smokehouse Creek Fire can be seen ending at the dirt line along the pens.
February 28, 2024

Cattle surviving the devastating Texas Panhandle wildfires need immediate care

A Hereford cattle's nose and head is covered in black ash and soot from the Smokehouse Creek Fire.
February 28, 2024

Texas Panhandle wildfires: Documenting agricultural losses

Damage from hurricane
October 17, 2023

AgriLife Extension Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit realigns

Legislative appropriations help reposition unit service areas statewide