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    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Allow kids to help pack evacuation kit</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:00:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 09/07/09) Allowing children to play a role in preparing for a storm could help alleviate some of their fears. LSU AgCenter child development specialist Dr. Becky White says one thing they could do is help gather their evacuation kit. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Storm season can cause anxieties for children</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 09/07/09) The names Katrina, Rita, Gustav and Ike can cause anxieties in adults, and while children may not remember the names of storms, they may remember living through them. LSU AgCenter child development specialist Dr. Becky White says parents should talk to their children during storm season. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Pack emergency foods for salt-sensitive diets</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:30:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 08/20/09) Considering special food needs is important when preparing emergency foods for the hurricane season, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Don’t forget to include animals in your storm plans</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:11:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/08/09) Your plans for a storm or other disaster need to include what you’ll do about any pets and livestock you own, as well as all the other measures to protect your family and property. LSU AgCenter experts say to make your plans early, so you can put them into play the minute a potential disaster threatens. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Experts offer suggestions for times when ‘there’s a hurricane forming’</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:31:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/03/09) If a hurricane is forming or looks as though it may be headed our way, experts say there are a variety of actions you can take to help protect your family and property. “If you’ve got a family disaster plan, that’s the time to pull it out and start following it,” says Pat Skinner of the LSU AgCenter. “And, even if you don’t have a family disaster plan, there are still plenty of things you can do!” - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Play it safe with food; take steps to protect what’s in your refrigerator/freezer before a storm</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/02/09) Power outages often accompany summer storms, but there are steps you can take before a storm to give the food in your refrigerator or freezer a little more time. “After a disaster, electrical power may be disrupted for hours, sometimes days,” says LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety expert Dr. Beth Reames. “There are things you can do to prepare for an outage which may extend the life of foods in your refrigerator or freezer.” - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Hurricane season is a time for planning</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:07:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 06/01/08) It’s no surprise that experts say hurricane season is a time for planning. Making the appropriate arrangements and having good emergency plans can reduce damage to your home, help you cope during the storm and help you recover more easily after the storm, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Did a tree just fly by? Check yours long before storms come</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 14:51:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/29/09) Regularly checking the trees in your yard for damage, disease and other indications of danger is important, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. They say the beginning of hurricane season can serve as a good reminder to do it now. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>What’s a 3-day emergency food supply?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 15:19:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/28/09) Food is a necessity for life, and as a result, a three-day emergency food supply is something you hear a lot about when hurricane season approaches. But just what is a three-day emergency food supply? LSU AgCenter nutritionist and food safety specialist Dr. Beth Reames says it involves more than just the food. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Being prepared to ‘grab and go’ can protect you from financial disaster</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 20:52:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/27/09) Having an “evacuation box” packed and ready to go with important papers and other items can prevent financial disasters and hardships if a serious storm comes your way, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says there often isn’t time to gather up such items when you’re rushing to evacuate, so she recommends packing them up now and refreshing them as needed. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Get ready before a hurricane is coming!</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 15:55:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/26/09) During a hurricane, you need some supplies just to survive. But many of those supplies are hard to find if you wait until a storm is approaching. So it’s better to make sure you’ve got some of the essentials now, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Are you ready for a hurricane? Ask these 20 questions to find out</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 19:58:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 05/25/09) Are you ready for a hurricane? LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel offers a 20-question quiz to help you determine just how prepared you are. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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