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June 10, 2025<\/h4>\n

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Episode 25: Livestock, Pets & Hurricanes: Are You Ready? With Stephen Burnett<\/h1>\n

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In this episode of Hello Austin County, we\u2019re joined by returning guest Stephen Burnett, Disaster Assessment and Recovery Specialist with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. With hurricane season fast approaching, Stephen shares critical advice on how rural families can prepare for emergencies – covering not just themselves, but their pets and livestock too.<\/p>\n

Stephen walks us through the five phases of emergency management – prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery – and breaks down what those mean for everyday Texans. From boarding up windows and storing hay to creating pet evacuation plans and documenting storm damage for insurance and FEMA, this conversation is packed with practical steps for getting ready before disaster strikes.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also learn about the Pet Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act, how livestock needs differ in disasters, why emergency kits should include duct tape and a chainsaw, and why having a \u201csurvivor\u2019s mindset\u201d is the most important tool of all.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Host:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Shelley Stuessel-Brian<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Director of Operations, Austin County News Online<\/span>\u00a0& Co-Creator, <\/span>Hello Austin County<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Greg Stuessel<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Publisher, Executive Producer, Technical Director
Austin County News Online & Austin County Media<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Guests:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Stephen Burnett, Disaster Assessment and Recovery Specialist<\/h2>\n

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service<\/h4>\n

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\ud83c\udfa7 Episode Highlights<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n

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\u23f0 00:19<\/strong> – Welcome and guest introduction
\u23f0 01:51 <\/strong>– Five phases of emergency management
\u23f0 03:50<\/strong> – Pet evacuation and service animals
\u23f0 06:22<\/strong> – Livestock preparedness and feed requirements
\u23f0 08:08<\/strong> – Documenting damage and filing reports
\u23f0 10:42<\/strong>– Recovery resources and FEMA
\u23f0 11:41<\/strong> – The Rule of Three and survivor\u2019s mindset
\u23f0 13:02<\/strong> – Types of disasters and Texas-specific risks
\u23f0 33:14<\/strong> – Go kits, stay kits, fire extinguishers, and livestock shelters
\u23f0 35:35<\/strong> – Final tips<\/p>\n

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