Home > Family & Home > Hazards and Threats > Have The Right Answers Before Storm; Take ‘Hurricane Quiz’ Now This game of 20 questions can help you determine whether you and your family will be prepared if a hurricane comes your way, according to LSU AgCenter experts. Disaster Information Resources Series [Image: Disaster Information Resources] These publications are designed to help Louisiana residents recover from floods, storms, extended power outages and other stressful, dangerous events. Disaster Wallet Card If an evacuation or other emergency separates family and friends, you’ll want to find each other. Fill out a card for each close friend and relative. Carry it with you wherever you go. On-field competition doesn’t hamper off-field cooperation (Distributed 1/4/08) On January 7, the two top college football teams in the nation will battle to see who will win, but for many people devastated by Hurricane Katrina, both are already winners.  more articles... Hire an Arborist for Residential Tree Needs [Image: Arborist Dave Leonard uses and air knife to remedy soil compaction under a live oak tree in New Orleans.] Sound stewardship of urban and community trees includes employing the services of arborists to help maintain their health and vitality. This article provides the homeowner tips on finding and hiring a tree care professional for your residential tree care needs. Editorial: LSU AgCenter Responds Heroically to Hurricane Disasters [Image: Cattle are herded along a flooded rural road] The LSU AgCenter's mission is to serve Louisiana. And the employees did. In some cases, they were there to help others after hurricanes Katrina and Rita at great personal sacrifice to themselves. Read about the LSU AgCenter's response. Disaster Recovery: What You Need To Know About Your Rights As A Tenant If you rent or lease an apartment, house or business building and the structure is damaged in a natural disaster, read your lease carefully to determine what you need to do regarding damages, terminating the lease, securing temporary housing and other matters. Disaster Recovery: Filing Insurance Claims The following steps should be taken to file an insurance claim for disaster damage to your home. Floodproofing Methods & Funding These documents provide information on protecting new and existing buildings from future flood damage. Disaster Recovery: Good News About Your Homeowners Insurance Policy Although your policy may not cover flood damage to your home, it does offer some protection from loss caused by natural disasters, such as hurricanes. Disaster Recovery: Beware of Frauds and Scams Natural disasters often bring an influx of con artists looking for ways to take advantage of the suffering and confusion. Consider these tips to protect yourself and your money. Disaster Recovery: Don't Let Disaster Compromise Credit These tips will help you benefit from your good credit and to ensure that your credit record is not harmed in the wake of disaster. Tips for Teachers: Managing Strong Emotional Reactions in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina A large-scale tragedy like Hurricane Katrina can cause strong and deeply-felt reactions in children and adults. Emotional expressions by adults will influence the reactions of children and youth. Teachers can help children deal with their feelings by closely monitoring their own emotional situation and the children in their care as well as modeling healthy coping strategies. Disaster Recovery: Banking After the Storm The devastation and destruction of Hurricane Katrina prompted financial institutions to develop emergency preparedness plans to provide cash and other basic financial services to their customers quickly and safely. More...