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Grain entrapment is the leading cause of agricultural confined space-related injuries and fatalities; researchers emphasize safety

Written by Ashvini MalsheTom CampbellPurdue Agricultural Communications September 19, 2024 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program has released the 2023 Summary of U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-related Injuries and Fatalities. Click here to download the 2023 summary. The purpose of the annual report is to maintain public focus on the issue of agricultural confined…

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Harvest 2024 is shaping up to be a “hot” season for combine fires!

Combine fires cost farmers millions of dollars in damages every harvest. With Indiana’s 2024 harvest season starting very dry and drought conditions expected to continue at least for near future, the likelihood of combine fires is increased. As harvest continues, be proactive and prevent or reduce the chance of combine fires before they happen!!! Farmers…

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Preparing for Floods and Flash Floods

Some simple advance preparation will help you be ready for possible floods in your area. Fire hazards During a flood, fire danger is increased. In addition. fire departments may be unable to get to fires through high water. Watch for these fire hazards on your property: Before floodwaters crest, turn off the main power switch…

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Winter Heating Season is Here, But It’s Not Too Late to Prepare

Source: Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor High energy prices and resulting heating bills will challenge many Indiana families this winter. With bitterly cold temperatures in the forecast for the holiday season, check out these tips to assist with high heating bills provided by the Indiana Office of the Utility Consumer Counselor. If you, a…

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Reducing Heat Loss in Your Home

Heating is one of the biggest utility expenses faced by homeowners (or renters). Fortunately, there are many steps that can help to reduce heating costs, and make your home more comfortable during the cold months of the year. While a few of these recommndations are expensive and perhaps not feasible in some cases, many are…

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Recent News

USDA Designates Three Indiana Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

January 30, 2020

Source: USDA WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2020 — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated three Indiana counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Fountain, Parke, and Vermillion counties who suffered losses caused by excessive rain that has occurred since March 1, 2019, may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans.…

Up-to-date Coronavirus 2019 Information at INPREPared.org

January 27, 2020

Health officials throughout the world are monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (termed “2019-nCoV”) that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and which continues to expand. Chinese health officials have reported nearly three thousand infections with 2019-nCoV in China, including outside of Hubei Province. Infections with…

FEMA Independent Study Courses

January 16, 2020

The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) serves as the national focal point for the development and delivery of emergency management training. This training enhances the capabilities of the Federal, state, and local government, volunteer organizations, and the private sector to minimize theimpact of disasters on the American public. EMI curricula, including the Independent Study Program (ISP)…

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