SVDP USA: Disaster Services Division

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106 degrees in Dallas, TX today - stay safe in the heat, folks!

http://www.ready.gov/heat

Extreme Heat | Ready.gov Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature.

Stay cool...stay safe!

http://www.cdc.gov/features/extremeheat/

Extreme Heat Prepare for the high temperatures that kill hundreds of people every year.

Have a safe 4th of July, folks!

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Get Firework Safety Tips! As the 4th of July quickly approaches, many of us begin to think about barbecues, parades, block parties, and obviously, fireworks!

Check out the new FEMA App for reports from the National Weather Service and disaster recovery tools. https://www.fema.gov/mobile-app

Mobile App | FEMA.gov This page provides an overview of the FEMA App, available for Apple, Android, and Blackberry mobile devices.

Stay hydrated - eat your water!

http://dailyburn.com/life/health/healthy-foods-stay-hydrated-without-water/

10 Ways to Stay Hydrated (That Aren’t Water) While those tall glasses of water are key for hydration, these refreshing food and drink alternatives to H2O can also keep you hydrated all day long.

Be careful in a thunder and lightning storm. Check out these safety tips. http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/

Support SVDP: Disaster Services Division for the families of Van, Texas

Cover picture of aftermath of Van, Texas tornado, courtesy of ABC13.com