more... > Hazards and Threats > Disaster Recovery & Assistance > [image: Now What] The LSU AgCenter has an array of information to help people in their recovery from the multiple problems caused by a hurricane. These problems include the danger of disease from insects, other pests and flood waters as well as illness from contamination by flood waters. Please heed the following advice. Much more information is available at this Web site and at parish extension offices. 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. 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. 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.  more articles... 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. 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. Replacing Important Papers After a disaster such as a hurricane, flood, or fire, important papers may be destroyed, lost or damaged. There are many agencies, web sites and procedures that can help you replace your documents. When Your Income Drops A sudden reduction in family income can be a traumatic experience, both psychologically and financially. The hardship can be minimized with a proactive approach. Disaster Recovery: What You Need To Know About Unemployment Issues After a disaster strikes, whether it is a hurricane, flood, or tornado, you could find yourself without a job and needing a source of income. The Louisiana Department of Labor responds to disasters with unemployment insurance benefits and disaster unemployment assistance. More...