Resources
In addition to the following titles, related emergency response information is available in the OSU Extension Service Publications & Multimedia catalog.
Winter Storm Damage
A check list of what, and where, to look for damage after a storm in and outside of your home or apartment.
Water Storage for Emergencies
A 2-page document describing how to prepare for emergencies--how much water to store, what type of containers to use, where to store water). It also includes what to do in the event of an emergency including how to identify alternative water sources, and purifying water to avoid illness.
Preparing Your Family for Emergencies
What would you do if the water, gas, electricity, and telephone were cut off for an indefinite period? Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away. Learn how families can cope with disaster by preparing in advance.
When the Power Fails
Winter power outages can be an expensive inconvenience when you have food in your freezer. You'll want to know what food to keep and what you should throw away.
Coping with Power Failures
Your options for coping with a power failure depend on how cold it is outside, how long you're without power, and if you have equipment that can meet your need without external power sources. This publication will help you make decisions to prepare for short- or long-term power failures.
Helpful household tips
Spot and Stain Removal Guide for Washable Fabrics
Learn how to remove pine resin, candle wax, wine, and a variety of other stains when doing home laundry.
Ingredient Substitution
Have you started preparing a recipe and discovered you were missing an ingredient? Sometimes it is inconvenient to run to the store to purchase the necessary ingredient. It may be easier to try a substitute from supplies available in your kitchen.
Recalls and Product Safety News
Help keep your family safe by checking product recalls and safety news from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commision (CPSC).The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the
public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000
types of consumer products. You can find information on over 4,000 product
recalls and recall alerts on the CPSC web site.