Is it safe to turn on appliances?
Do not turn on any household appliance or equipment until you know it is clean, dry, and that rotating parts turn freely. Examine motors of pumps, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, etc. Thoroughly clean washing machines before using. Clean shaft and gears with gasoline. Wipe with a clean cloth. Oil bearings before using the appliance.
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EGYPT, Miss. -- On hot days, Robert Thompson’s beef cows used to retreat to a cluster of trees in the middle of his pasture for shade.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- After natural disasters, food and shelter are prioritized well above mental health, but ignoring emotional distress can lead to serious physical health conditions.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- A Mississippi State University Extension program coordinator will serve as chair of the Extension Disaster Education Network, EDEN, for a two-year term.