INDIANA PURDUE RURAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

National Weather Alerts

December 6, 2019

Planning to travel, or just want to know what weather issues friends or family across the country might be facing? Click below for an interactive U.S. map with all NWS watches, warnings, and advisories.

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WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS

November 11, 2019

The Indiana Department of Transportation and the Indiana Department of Homeland security maintain real-time reports of road conditions throughout the state. Click the button below for more information.

Road Conditions

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Protecting Livestock During Winter Storms

December 9, 2019

Large numbers of livestock may be killed in winter storms. Wind coupled with severe or prolonged cold weather causes additional stress on livestock, increasing their need for food, water, and shelter. Pre-planning for winter storms by addressing these issues can help protect your livestock during severe winter weather. Provide Shelter Move stock, especially the young,…

Winter Holiday Personal Safety

December 6, 2019

Source: Indiana Department of Homeland Security Cybercriminals, thieves, and road hazards can become real-life Scrooges this time of the year. Take some time to review safety tips that can help keep the season festive. Online Shopping Shopping online can be a great tool in finding the perfect holiday gifts. For the 2019 holiday season, 73…

Tips to Keep Pets Safe for the Holidays

November 21, 2019

Denise Derrer, BOAH Public Information Director INDIANAPOLIS (19 November 2019)—The holiday season is filled with special food, decorations and gatherings with relatives and friends. Some of that fun can be dangerous to pets. Each year many pets are rushed to emergency veterinary clinics over the holidays after often-preventable mishaps with food or decorations. Dr. Melissa…

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