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Avoid costly surprises by reviewing insurance policies before disaster strikes

If Jay Caffey could offer some advice to homeowners, it would be to know and trust your insurance agent. Caffey and his wife, Brooke, lost their home of 25 years in the Pecan Hill neighborhood in the March 2025 wildfire in Stillwater.
Avoid costly surprises by reviewing insurance policies before disaster strikes
State agencies hosting April 24 wildfire-related informational meeting in Woodward

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

WOODWARD, Oklahoma (April 19, 2018) – Agricultural producers affected by the recent wildfires should attend an April 24 fire informational meeting sponsored by the USDA Farm Service Agency and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.

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Wildfire-related livestock losses may qualify for financial assistance program

Wed, Apr 18, 2018

WOODWARD, Oklahoma (April 18, 2018) – Livestock producers who lost animals to recent wildfires may qualify for the USDA Farm Service Agency's Livestock Indemnity Program.

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Do not forget about post-wildfire trauma in livestock

Tue, Apr 17, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 17, 2018) – Adrenaline-fueled panic and confusion may still be affecting livestock even after the flames of recent wildfires have passed, meaning producers need to use caution when working with the animals.

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Follow state-approved methods for burying carcasses of livestock killed by wildfires

Mon, Apr 16, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 16, 2018) – Recent wildfires have left some agricultural producers contemplating burial of deceased animals as the most expedient way of disposing of livestock carcasses.

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OSU Cooperative Extension assisting producers with wildfire recovery

Fri, Apr 13, 2018

WOODWARD, Oklahoma (April 13, 2018) – Wildfires are once again blazing their way through parts of western Oklahoma, and as usual the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is performing a central role in organizing livestock-related relief efforts.

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