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| [Image: Disaster Information Resources]Disaster Information Resources Series These publications are designed to help Louisiana residents recover from floods, storms, extended power outages and other stressful, dangerous events. |
| [Image: Storm Recovery Guide]Storm Recovery Guide Topics include: Be Safe: Stay Healthy after Disaster, Surviving and Recovering from a Power Outage, Restoring Storm-damaged Buildings, Salvaging Water-damaged Belongings, Lawn and Garden Losses, Financial Recovery and Risk Management |
| ‘Anniversary Effects’ Of Hurricanes Expected Flashbacks, feelings of grief or depression and other symptoms can be attributed to the anniversary of a traumatic event such as the loss of a loved one, an accident or a natural disaster. LSU AgCenter family life professor Dr. Diane D. Sasser expects many people will suffer the "anniversary effects" of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. |
| Ladder Safety Tips on portable ladder safety including general guidelines for step and extension ladders. |
| Determining Structural Damage When calm returns after the storm, it’s time to assess the damage and begin repairs. A number of factors should be considered. |
| [Image: Bayou Cleanup]Volunteers Target New Orleans City Park To Clean Bayou Metairie The LSU AgCenter’s efforts to help with the cleanup and recovery in New Orleans continue to take on national dimensions. One of the latest projects targeted Bayou Metairie in City Park and included 200 volunteers. Although most were local, some came from as far away as Boston. |
| [Image: Displaced Students]LSU AgCenter Partnering With Others To Help Displaced Students LSU AgCenter agents in seven South Louisiana parishes are working with other agencies on a project designed to help displaced students meet their ongoing needs. The effort, known as the Partnership for Prevention Education, is targeted toward Louisiana residents affected by last year’s hurricanes. |
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| [Image: Amanda Hardesty]Student Volunteer Settles In To Help Southeast Louisiana Recover When LSU AgCenter Hurricane Recovery Coordinator Mark Schexnayder hosted a group of volunteers from Ohio State University in December, he had no idea one of them would soon become a coworker. But that’s the way it turned out when Amanda Hardesty took on the task of volunteer coordinator with Louisiana Sea Grant and settled into sharing office space with other LSU AgCenter personnel in Jefferson Parish |
| Flood Insurance and Credit for Disaster Victims Explanation of flood insurance for disaster victims. Includes tips and help on filing insurance claims. |
| [Image: hurricane report cover]After the Storm A report that illustrates the LSU AgCenter's response to the devastation of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. |
| Preventing Mildew and Decay The secret to mildew prevention is two words -- clean and dry. The solution to mildew problems is --- disinfect and dry. |
| [Image: woman with stress]Dealing with Stress After a Disaster In addition to restoring buildings and replacing material possessions during the recovery period, victims may need to devote time to getting their stress level under control. |
| 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. |
| Saving Wet Walls and Floors If your home was flooded, it must be disinfected and dried thoroughly to prevent mildew and future damage by wood rot. |
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| [Image: termite cover graphic]Keeping Formosan Termites from Spreading after Hurricanes Cleaning up wood debris after a hurricane or other severe windstorm can spread one of Louisiana’s most destructive pests – the Formosan subterranean termite. |
| [Image: Damage caused by the citrus leafminer]Citrus Leaf Miner Management Citrus trees that survived hurricane damage may have lost significant amounts of foliage. These trees could experience a strong flush as they start their own healing process. This is very important because new foliage will provide nutrients needed for winter survival and faster tree recovery. Producers must implement practices to protect from additional leaf loss which can be caused by the citrus leafminer. |
| Using an Electrical Generator for Emergency Power Provides information and tips for using a generator for emergency power. |
| Hurricane Information Series: Protect Landscapes & Property Living in south Louisiana, we know that getting ready for the storm means stocking batteries, candles, water, canned goods and first aid supplies. We also need to think about the landscapes that surround our homes or businesses and how they can provide a buffer zone that can reduce storm damage. |
| Homeowners Share Insurance Lessons Learned the Hard Way Homeowners have shared with Extension some of the common misconceptions about flood insurance that caused them to suffer financial losses greater than they expected. |
| Care For Electrical Appliances Soaked By Flooding Many appliances get wet when flooding occurs or when other storm damage strikes. LSU AgCenter experts caution you should exercise care before putting those appliances back in service. |
| [Image: Disaster Information Series]Handling Food and Water After a Storm or Flood After a major storm or flood, you must assume that all water sources are contaminated until proved safe. Food that has been contaminated by floodwaters should also be handled carefully. Learn how to purify your water and what flooded foods to discard and keep. |
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| Hire an Arborist for Residential Tree Needs 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. |
| 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 and Recovery Announcements Listen to these audio files for advice about issues and situations that can arise after a flood or hurricane. |
| Experts Offer Tips For Managing Stress After Hurricane You probably can’t avoid the stress coming in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, but there are ways you can try to manage its effects, according to LSU AgCenter family and child development specialist Dr. Becky White. |
| 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. |
| Rebuilding Our Lives After the Hurricane This workbook was developed in the aftermath of the worst natural disasters to befall Louisiana – hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service of the LSU AgCenter is providing this resource to help families take charge of their lives in a positive way. This program is dedicated to those families who are performing heroic efforts to hold onto hope and rebuild their lives. |
| Cleaning Flood-Damaged Homes Information on flood insurance claims, electrical systems, food and water sanitation, carpets and rugs, and other necessary steps to take in cleaning a flood-damaged home. |
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| Avoid High-Cost Predatory Home Loan Traps Some unscrupulous lenders are using misinformation and high-pressure tactics to prey on vulnerable homeowners. There is no clear-cut definition of a predatory loan, but LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker says that it is the result of a lender misleading, tricking and sometimes coercing someone into taking out a home loan at excessive costs and without regard to the homeowner’s ability to repay. |
| Disaster Recovery: Rent-to-Own Contracts Rent-to-own purchase contracts are popular. Their appeal is great, but if your goal is to own the item, those low weekly payments can add up to a high total cost. |
| Disaster Recovery: Identity Theft The devastation following a natural disaster provides increased opportunities for identity thieves. People whose identities have been stolen can spend months or years – and thousands of dollars – cleaning up the mess the thieves have made of their good names. |
| Katrina Flooding Killed Some Fire Ants; Now Is The Time To Keep Them Away Floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and the surrounding area suppressed fire ants in some areas and eradicated them in others, according to experts from the LSU AgCenter. As families move back into the devastated areas, they’re offered a unique opportunity – a red-imported-fire-ant-free landscape, said Dr. Linda Bui, an entomologist with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Penn State Students Forego Spring Break To Help Gulf Coast Recovery Efforts As New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region struggle to recover from last year’s hurricanes, help continues to arrive, and LSU AgCenter faculty members continue to assist in coordinating those efforts. Among the latest to help was a group of students from Penn State University, who gave up their spring break last week (March 4-10) to visit the New Orleans area and help to get the city back up and running. |
| Contracting for Pemanent Repairs If it is necessary to complete the repairs, however, it is important to receive good quality work, or major deterioration may appear later. Outside contractors and companies will enter the area to offer their services. Some are honest and will do an adequate job, but be careful in working with outside contractors. |
| Traveling Lift Goes Distance To Get La. Boats Back In Water One gleaming ship stands out among the others in a Plaquemines Parish shipyard crowded with boats damaged by last year’s hurricanes. That vessel, the Pat-Al, went back in the water this week thanks to a device known as a Marine Travelift and the generosity of people from Alaska. |
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| Cleaning Carpets and Floors After a Storm or Flood It's best to get professional cleaners to work on carpets and floors, but this may not be possible. In any case, begin cleanup as soon as possible. |
| Strategies for Coping with Job Loss It is important to keep a variety of factors in mind as you attempt to cope with job loss. This document provides tips and strategies for coping. |
| NBA Player Gives Cars To 4-H Leaders Affected By Hurricanes "I’ve never won anything in my life," cried Tasha Miller. But her day had come. Miller, a 4-H volunteer from New Orleans who lost her home in Hurricane Katrina, was one of 10 who won a 2006 Toyota Prius hybrid from NBA star Amare Stoudemire. |
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors: From Our Hearts To Their Hands The impact of Katrina and Rita on the Gulf Coast created a greater need for the service learning initiative developed by the Louisiana 4-H Youth Development program. Trained youth and adult teams participated in immediate response and long-term recovery efforts. This video, produced by Vernon Parish 4-H members and adult volunteers, is prime example of this work. Created to provide awareness of Rita’s impact, the video shows scenes of costal Cameron Parish before and after the storm. |
| After the Flood - Private Water Well Safety After a flood, you’ll be anxious to use your normal water supply – your private well. But, when floodwater covers your well, or neighboring wells, there’s a possibility the water in your well will become contaminated. |
| New Orleans Airport Control Tower Relies on LSU AgCenter Weather Station An LSU AgCenter portable weather station constructed especially for disaster situations was the only source of local weather data for the New Orleans airport right after Hurricane Katrina. |
| New Orleans Flooding Could Slow Termite Spread Termites can’t hold their breath forever, although they have a capacity to live under water for a significant amount of time, according to a world-renowned termite expert. That means termites in areas flooded by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina may not be as prevalent as they have been for a while – offering a small grain of good news among the massive destruction. |
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| 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. |
| Children as Victims of Hurricane Katrina There are both commonalities and unique features in every disaster as it affects families. This handout uses the research on children affected by political violence as a guide to outline how children may be impacted by Hurricane Katrina and to provide recommendations to support children and families. |
| What You Can Do To Help After Storms As a 4-H club member and a caring person, you are probably wondering what you can do to help people your age that had to move away from their home town into a different home and a new city and school. Here are some suggested activities to help new students in your schools or at other schools: |
| Emergency Procedures for Disinfecting a Flooded Well Disinfecting a well can sometimes be done by the well owner; however, for some wells it can be difficult to get the disinfectant into the well or other parts of the system that need disinfecting. If professional help is not available for cleaning the well, follow these procedures. |
| Katrina Losses Exceed $600 Million Forestry experts and leaders in the industry say preliminary estimates of the economic devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina exceed $600 million in timber damage and reduced prices for damaged trees. |
| LSU AgCenter Citrus Research Station: Hurricane Katrina Damage The LSU AgCenter Coastal Area Research Station is located near Port Sulphur in lower Plaquemines Parish. This aerial photo was taken the day after Hurricane Katrina struck southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi and Alabama coasts. |
| Disaster Recovery: Filing Insurance Claims The following steps should be taken to file an insurance claim for disaster damage to your home. |
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| 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. |
| Meetings Bring Farmers Together To Consider Options After Storms Farmers attending workshops in Acadia and Calcasieu parishes Tuesday (Oct. 25) learned about assistance for dealing with hardships caused by two hurricanes that struck the state this summer. Similar sessions, organized by the LSU AgCenter, were planned for New Iberia, Hammond and Raceland over the next few days. |
| Prevent Further Damage To Your Flooded Home And Your Health A flood-damaged home requires special attention to avoid a population explosion of molds, other fungi, algae and bacteria, LSU AgCenter housing specialist Dr. Claudette Reichel says. |
| Current Needs of Louisiana Livestock Producers The Louisiana Gulf Coast was devastated by urricanes Katrina and Rita and is moving from a rescue-oriented crisis into long-term recovery. If you live in these areas and still need help, or if you can help cattlemen prepare for winter, please read this article for staging information. |
| Watch For Mosquitoes; Storm Aftermath Could Lead To Population Explosion With hundreds of square miles of standing water in flooded areas, mosquitoes are expected to be rampant in Southeast Louisiana in the days ahead. |
| Disaster Recovery: Getting Help at the Disaster Recovery Centers The Disaster Recovery Centers have representatives from federal, state, local, and volunteer agencies on hand to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various assistance programs are also available to individuals and business owners. |
| Planning Volunteer Efforts When disaster strikes, people everywhere want to help those individuals in need. To ensure that this compassion and generosity are put to good use, it’s important to know what stages victims go through disaster recovery. |
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| Disaster Recovery: Estimates of Economic Impact From Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to Louisiana Agriculture The dollar amounts, which are estimates of reduced revenue and increased costs, are broken down by storm and commodity. Total estimated costs are also provided. |
| Goldman Sachs Donates Cash, Sends Volunteers To Assist In New Orleans Cleanup After taking a firsthand look at the needs of New Orleans, officials with investment banking firm Goldman Sachs decided to lend some helping hands plus cash to the recovery effort. |
| Horses Affected By Hurricane May Need Extra Care Horses that survived the onslaught of Hurricane Katrina still may need special attention to assure their continued health. |
| Regulators Encourage Banks To Work With Customers Affected By Katrina In the aftermath of the devastation and destruction of Hurricane Katrina, the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions is urging financial institutions to "work with" their customers affected by the storm. |
| Dealing With Saltwater Intrusion in Pastures and Hayfields The capacity of plants to grow satisfactorily in salty conditions depends on a number of interrelated factors. The physiological condition of the plant, its stage of growth, and its rooting habits certainly are among them. |
| Rita’s Effects On Agriculture Pegged At More Than $500 Million Preliminary estimates of damage to Louisiana commodities caused by Hurricane Rita so far total $507 million, according to an LSU AgCenter report. |
| Producers Try To Feed, Water Cattle Stranded by Rita Cattle producers along Louisiana’s Gulf Coast are still rounding up their herds, and they are desperate for feed, hay and water for their cattle displaced by Hurricane Rita. The animals have been forced to high ground where little forage remains. |
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| Testing Your Well Water for Safety The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals recommends testing private well water for total coliform bacteria following floods. |
| Rescue Your Lawnmower or Other Small Engine After the Flood Many lawnmowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, and other lawn and garden equipment with small engines were inundated during the flooding from hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In many cases, that equipment can be salvaged. |
| Rat Control After A Hurricane My home was infested with rats after the hurricane. I picked up quite a few dead rats in the house and in the attic. I am concerened about dead decaying rats in the walls and attic insulation. Can you tell me what to do? |
| Salvaging Timber Every forest owner has questions and decision needs when faced with salvaging timber after a storm. |
| Logging Downed Timber from the Hurricanes Questions about logging downed timber from the hurricanes and wet yard locations. |
| Chainsaw Safety Hurricane Katrina put a lot of limbs and whole trees on the ground in various areas of the state, and many people already are working on cleanup efforts. An LSU AgCenter forest safety specialist says safety should be a major consideration during those efforts – particularly when it comes to use of a chainsaw. |
| Hurricane Rita Hits Southwestern Louisiana (Photos) Hurricane Rita's impact on agriculture and natural resources in southwestern Louisiana was widespread. See more photos in this gallery. |
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| Beef Newsletter: Hurricane Katrina Relief Information At present, hundreds of Louisiana cattlemen and thousands of cattle need help. Find out how to help and what to donate. |
| New Ice Machine Part of Rita Recovery Effort On the eve of the first anniversary of Hurricane Rita, fishermen in Cameron Parish were celebrating the dedication of a new ice plant that will aid in the recovery effort under way in South Louisiana. |
| Post Hurricane Lawn Establishment Some lawns were lost to the flood waters and some were only hurt in spots. Dead areas will have to be replanted, or a weed patch will result. Some forethought before planting may save time, effort and money. |
| 4-H’ers Reach Out With ‘Hope Boxes’ For Hurricane Victims Don’t give up was the message from one state’s 4-H’er to those in Louisiana who were affected by the recent hurricanes. To stress that message, 4-H’ers from across North Carolina collected school supplies, toiletries and stuffed animals for victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The items were packed into "Boxes of Hope" that arrived in Louisiana Monday (Oct. 17). |
| LSU AgCenter Advises Making Your Home Safer, Stronger, Smarter The aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita is a wake-up call for all whose homes were spared. It’s a vivid reminder of the importance of making your home stronger, safer and smarter. |
| Hurricanes Cut In Half Already-low Projected Pecan Harvest Hurricanes Katrina and Rita were not kind to Louisiana’s pecan crop. The projected harvest before the hurricanes was already 40 percent below average, and it’s estimated the hurricanes destroyed half of that amount. |
| Pecan Growers Trying To Recover From Hurricanes; Some Say There’s Little To Salvage A breeze is blowing through storm-beaten pecan trees in Ben Littlepage’s 300-acre orchard near Colfax. The trees are almost leafless, and there’s about a handful of pecans left on one very large native tree. |
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| Building Expert Advises To Build Stronger, Smarter An ounce of prevention can be worth a pound of cure when it comes to building homes that stand in the path of a hurricane. Stronger and smarter is the message building specialists are sending to builders and homeowners. (TV News 1/2/06. Runtime: 1 minute 34 seconds) |
| Use Preservative Treated Wood When Rebuilding After a Hurricane Your new home can be safeguarded by using preservative-treated wood and following an integrated pest management program at the time of construction. |
| Be On Lookout For Fire Ants In Areas Where Flooding Occurred Fire ants can be a serious problem after hurricanes – particularly in flooded areas, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. |
| What Home Builders, Homeowners and Real Estate Agents Think About Mold Athough it is uncommon in most homes, toxic mold, also known as black mold, has become a major issue for some home builders and homeowners in the United States. The effects have run the gamut from disposal to litigation. |
| Hurricanes Don’t Stop Termite Research in New Orleans Hurricanes Katrina and Rita did not interfere with the LSU AgCenter’s efforts to control Formosan termites in New Orleans. Known as the French Quarter Program, the federally funded pilot test began in 1998. |
| Marsh Maneuvers Participants See Devastation Along Coast LSU AgCenter coastal resources agent Mark Shirley had hoped to bring a group of students back to a plot near Holly Beach where they had planted marsh grass during the 4-H Marsh Maneuvers program in July. But, after driving for several miles on La. 82 between Holly Beach and Johnson’s Bayou last weekend, Shirley gave up on his hope to find the transplanted grass, which apparently fell victim to Hurricane Rita’s wrath. |
| Everything You Need to Know About Your Travel Trailer After a natural disaster many people are housed temporarily in travel trailers provided by FEMA. Safety issues arise from these unique temporary living quarters. |
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| Teen Collects Books For 'Katrina Kids' The images of children sitting idle moved Tennessee high school student Emily Hollingsworth to take action, and Hollingsworth inspired a whole community. |
| Will Salt Water Weaken Rice Leaf Miners? Researcher Looking For Answers Will the South American rice leaf miner be affected by salt water pushed ashore by Hurricane Rita? LSU AgCenter entomologist Dr. Boris Castro said it’s possible the rice pest’s population could have been weakened by the high salinity, but there’s no way of knowing yet. |
| Experts Tell Consultants Some Salty Soils Improve, Others Get Worse South Louisiana rice fields contaminated with salt from Hurricane Rita’s storm surge have shown some improvements, although not as much as expected, and salinity levels actually have increased in some sugarcane fields. |
| Lafourche-Terrebonne Area Citrus Growers Hope To Fill Void Left By Storms With most of the citrus groves in Plaquemines Parish destroyed by last fall’s hurricanes, growers in the Lafourche-Terrebonne area are preparing to fill part of that market niche. |
| Youngsters Press On With Livestock Projects Despite Hurricanes Hurricane Rita destroyed homes, schools and barns when it ripped through Cameron Parish last fall. It also bruised and battered the hopes of hundreds of 4-H’ers looking forward to showing livestock. |
| Temporary Pet Shelter At LSU To Close Oct. 15 The temporary shelter at Parker Coliseum on the LSU campus, set up to handle pet animals evacuated from hurricane-affected areas of southeast Louisiana, is bursting at the seams and accepting no more animals at this time. |
| LaHouse Influences Building Techniques Construction continues on the LSU AgCenter’s showcase home, the Louisiana House Home and Landscape Resource Center. The special features of the structure could influence techniques and components used to rebuild hurricane-damaged areas. Runtime: 60 seconds. (Radio News 1/9/06). |
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| Maryland Students Lend Helping Hands In Katrina Recovery Eager to get a feel for recovery work, nine students from McDaniel College in Maryland are spending two weeks with LSU AgCenter agents lending a hand in the cleanup following Hurricane Katrina. |
| Expert Advises Building Stronger, Smarter Hurricanes Katrina and Rita exposed how vulnerable standard buildings can be to powerful storms. A lesson from these storms is to build stronger and smarter, the experts say. Runtime: 60 seconds. (Radio News 1/9/06) |
| Builders, Homeowners Have Options When Rebuilding Representatives with the U.S. Department of Energy toured the LSU AgCenter’s showcase home, known as LaHouse, and said this structure shows what homeowners can do to streghten their homes and make them more efficient. Runtime: 60 seconds. (Radio News 1/9/06) |
| Sugarcane Harvest Better Than Expected Hurricanes Rita and Katrina were not good for the already struggling Louisiana sugarcane industry, but the storms did not do as much damage as growers first anticipated. (TV News 12/12/05. Runtime: 1 minute 25 seconds) |
| Researchers Measure Effects Of Salt Water On Rice LSU AgCenter researchers are studying the effects of salt water in rice after many fields were flooded during Hurricane Rita. The study started with extensive soil sampling of affected areas. LSU AgCenter agronomist Dr. Gary Breitenbeck explains. (Radio News 12/12/05) |
| Salt Water Problematic For Sugarcane, Forage Crops Salt water flowed into sugarcane fields during Hurricane Rita, but the layout of a sugarcane field can be beneficial in ridding the field of salt. LSU AgCenter agronomist Dr. Gary Breitenbeck explains. (Radio News 12/12/05) |
| Master Gardeners Helping New Orleans City Park Recover Nearly four months after Hurricane Katrina, the flowers are beginning to bloom again in New Orleans City Park, thanks to some LSU AgCenter Master Gardeners. As soon as the ground became dry enough, LSU AgCenter horticulture agent Karen Blackburn of Orleans Parish started rounding up the troops – specially training LSU AgCenter volunteers – to see what could be done to bring the botanical garden back to life. |
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| LSU AgCenter Experts Teach Chainsaw Safety Louisiana residents can learn how to operate chainsaws more safely through workshops offered by the LSU AgCenter. |
| LSU AgCenter Housing Seminar Focuses On Post-hurricane Construction Joseph Lstiburek, a principal of Building Science Corp. of Westford, Mass., and an international expert on moisture-related building problems, recently led a two-part seminar on designing and building for extreme climates. Sponsored by the LSU AgCenter, the program was held in Baton Rouge last week (Dec. 15). |
| Ohio State Students Among Those Helping In Recovery Efforts; LSU AgCenter Working With Variety Of Volunteers As the cleanup from this summer’s hurricanes continues, LSU AgCenter agents are helping coordinate the work of people who are coming to the rescue. Among those were 30 students from The Ohio State University who arrived in Louisiana earlier this week (Dec. 11-17) ready to roll up their sleeves and pitch in to clean up parts of hurricane-ravaged South Louisiana. |
| Southwest Louisiana Cattle Producers Still Hoping For Comeback The sound of rain falling Wednesday night (Dec. 14) was sweet as a symphony to Gary Wicke, an LSU AgCenter county agent in Cameron Parish. Reducing salt contamination in the marsh from Hurricane Rita will improve chances for cattle forage to regrow. The sooner that happens, the better, Wicke said. |
| Rice Growers Face Problems Following Storms The salt water that washed over coastal areas in Southwestern Louisiana during Hurricane Rita could greatly affect next year’s rice crop. LSU AgCenter agronomist Dr. Gary Breitenbeck says the high salinity levels in rice fields could lead to decreased yields. (Radio News 12/12/05) |
| Hurricane Hardships Linger Into Holidays Hurricane season is over, but the hardships from it are lingering into the holidays. Many Louisiana residents endured financial hardships this year, and LSU AgCenter family economist Dr. Jeanette Tucker says holiday budgets may be tight for many. |
| Now Is The Time To Prune Trees Winter is the perfect time to prune trees so they will be healthy and better able to resist storm damage, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. |
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| Reinforced House Withstands Storms (TV News For 11/21/05) Added safety measures can make a difference on a home when a storm threatens. The proof stands on a corner lot in a development in Plaquemines Parish. |
| Hurricane Rita Adds To Problems For La. Cotton Crop The 2005 Louisiana cotton crop took significant hits when the second hurricane in less than a month roared into the state this past weekend (Sept. 23-25). |
| Not A Good Time To Replant A Lawn, Regardless Of Hurricanes Storms may damage turf directly by flooding or indirectly by wind debris. "In either case, this is not a good time to regrow grass," says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske. |
| Many ‘Houseguests’ Still Can’t Go Home; Strategies Needed To Cope With Stress Many families across the state and across the nation face the stressful situation of houseguests who still can’t go home because of devastation from thisi summer's hurricanes. All of them need to make sure they appropriately deal with the stress brought on by such situations, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. |
| FEMA Officials Visit LaHouse To Stress Rebuilding Stronger, Safer, Smarter Federal Emergency Management Agency officials came to an LSU AgCenter educational site Wednesday (Nov. 9) to stress that rebuilding "stronger, safer and smarter" is the way to go for those affected by this summer’s hurricanes. Such construction is a major theme behind the LSU AgCenter’s Louisiana House Home and Landscape Resource Center. |
| Moving To New Home Stressful; Many Storm Survivors Facing It Moving to a new home is stressful under the best of circumstances, but many Gulf Coast families have made one or more moves this year because of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Such events can take an emotional toll on families and particularly on children, says LSU AgCenter family life specialist Dr. Diane Sasser. |
| Hurricane Aftermath Can Present Potential Livestock Disease Problems Cattle, goats, horses, pigs and sheep surviving Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita are vulnerable to several diseases, including infectious diseases and toxicities, according to a veterinarian with the LSU AgCenter. |
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| Secretary Of Agriculture Visits Southwest Louisiana, Hears About Storm Damage U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns made a brief stop at a storm-damaged farm in Calcasieu Parish Wednesday morning (Oct. 5) to learn how Hurricane Rita devastated the region’s agriculture. |
| Cattle, Rice, Sugarcane, Crawfish, More Affected By Rita Cattle, rice, sugarcane, crawfish, wildlife and alligators are among many of Hurricane Rita casualties in southwestern Louisiana. |
| Louisiana Seafood Industry Down, But Not Out Louisiana seafood products making their way to the market now are safe – despite disruptions and losses the industry suffered as the result of Hurricane Katrina, according to experts at the LSU AgCenter. |
| Hurricane Rita Deals Another Blow To La. ‘Green Industry’ Hurricane Rita dealt a second blow to Louisiana’s nursery, landscape and retail garden center businesses, known collectively as the "Green Industry," according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Louisiana’s ‘Green Industry’ Damaged By Hurricane Katrina Louisiana’s nursery, landscape and retail garden center industry has incurred major damage due to the affects of Hurricane Katrina, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Louisiana Citrus Can Be Found But At A Premium This Year Louisiana citrus is another of the state’s agricultural crops heavily damaged by the hurricanes this year. Officials say some Louisiana citrus will be available despite the devastation brought by Hurricane Katrina to southeastern Louisiana, but they warn it will be at a premium. |
| Salt Contamination Of Soil After Rita May Not Be As Bad As Feared; Tests To Begin This Week The LSU AgCenter soon will begin comprehensive tests for salt contamination in areas of Vermilion Parish hit by Hurricane Rita’s storm surge, but officials this week said the problem may not be as bad as originally feared. |
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| South Louisiana Christmas Tree Farmer Gets Help From Out-of-state Friends There will be trees from the Shady Pond Christmas Tree Farm northeast of New Orleans this year – thanks in large part to some help from fellow growers from North Carolina. |
| Rice Farmers Still Coping With Storm Damage Vermilion Parish rice farmer David Lacour emerged from a rice bin recently, covered in sweat and dust. |
| Louisiana Sweet Potato Harvest Under Way; Crop Spared From Major Storm Damage The Louisiana sweet potato harvest is under way, and LSU AgCenter experts say the damage from Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita appears to be minimal. |
| Jefferson, Orleans Soil Contamination May Not Be As Serious As Feared LSU AgCenter experts say soil contamination in Jefferson and Orleans parishes from flooding after this summer’s hurricanes may not be as serious as originally feared. Initial results of tests conducted in October indicate no need for special preparations to the soils prior to planting and that there should be no danger for individuals digging or planting in the soil. |
| Slime Mold ‘Sinister,’ But Not Harmful To Lawn Even though Louisiana falls are usually dry, rain eventually comes. After long, extended wet periods, a sinister looking fungus or slime may appear, attacking lawns in the cooler season ahead. |
| Keeping Family Strong Requires Work, But All Can Help Keeping the family operating smoothly, particularly during these trying times following hurricanes Katrina and Rita, requires a lot of effort. Each of us, though, can contribute to keep the family strong. |
| Hurricanes Brought Out The Best In Many Families Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have shown how strong Louisiana families can be. Parents and children faced with strains on time, money and emotions found ways to remain strong, healthy and happy. |
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| What Is There To Be Thankful For? Hurricane victims will be faced with the question this Thanksgiving, "What are you thankful for?" and some will find this question difficult to answer. The holiday will be a reminder of what’s been lost in floods and devastating winds. |
| Ideas Offered To Strengthen Family And Community Life, Resiliency Trying times, like these after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, can test family and community resiliency. Having our families and communities around us for support can go a long way in helping recover from disaster, emotionally as well as physically. |
| Some Hurricane Survivors Face Tough Mortgage Decisions Recent hurricanes may have obliterated your house, your job and likely even the property values in your area – leaving you with the feeling that the only things still intact are your mortgage and other debts. |
| Lawnmowers, Other Small Engines May Be Salvageable After Floods Many lawnmowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers and other lawn and garden equipment with small engines were underwater during the flooding from hurricanes Katrina and Rita. |
| Termite Research To Continue In New Orleans French Quarter LSU AgCenter faculty members are working on plans to put the Formosan subterranean termite research project in New Orleans’ French Quarter back on track after the recent hurricanes. |
| Surprise! Homeowner's Insurance Policy Offers Good News After A Disaster Many people are surprised about the extent of protection their homeowner's insurance policy offers. Although your policy may not cover flood damage to your home, it does offer some protection from loss due to natural disasters, such as hurricanes, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Ann Berry. |
| Picking Right Home Repair Contractor Is Critical Thousands of Louisiana residents are facing home rebuilding or repairs in the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. "Selecting a competent contractor to make home repairs is one of the most important things you will need to do to put your home and life back in order," says AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. |
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| LSU AgCenter Nutritionist Explains How To Get Food Assistance After The Hurricanes New guidelines have been developed for those who were eligible for the Food Stamp Program before hurricanes Katrina and Rita as well as for those who may have become eligible because of the storms. |
| Experts Warn Against Spreading Termites After Storms A scourge of New Orleans and South Louisiana could find its way to other parts of the state and country if people move wood that’s infested with Formosan subterranean termites. |
| LSU AgCenter Faculty Checking New Orleans Soil, Plants Will the grass come back and how long will it be before vegetable gardens can be planted were questions on the minds of LSU AgCenter faculty members who recently toured the New Orleans area. |
| Tenants Have Many Rights After A Disaster 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, advises LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Ann Berry. |
| Unemployment Insurance Available To Hurricane Victims 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. |
| Follow Recommended Steps To File Insurance Claims After Hurricanes As hurricane evacuees are allowed to return to their homes, LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Ann Berry makes several recommendations for filing insurance claims. |
| Age Groups React Differently To Calamity Children's reactions to disaster depend on their age and maturity. Their responses also are affected by how close they are to the event, their level of exposure to it through TV and how they see their parents react. |
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| Emotional Recovery Part Of Disaster Aftermath Those who survive hurricanes and other natural disasters are at risk for behavioral and emotional readjustment problems. Most child and adult survivors experience one or more normal stress reactions for several days after a natural disaster. |
| Expect To Endure Stages Of Grief After Hurricanes After crises like hurricanes Katrina and Rita, your life will never be the same. Many of us survived this natural disaster, but much of what we care about may be lost. |
| Proper Drying, Repair Keys To Salvaging Furniture Damaged By Water Wooden furniture damaged by water from a storm or flood can best be salvaged by slow drying and proper repair. |
| Lesson Plans Help Educators Help Youth To Cope With Hurricanes To help educators and caregivers help youth cope with the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the LSU AgCenter 4-H Youth Development program is reviewing and recommending curriculum materials that emphasize hands-on activities. |
| Keep Food Safe The loss of power from hurricane winds, fire or flood could endanger the safety of your food within as little as four hours. |
| Insect Problems Follow Floods Certain insect problems increase dramatically after flooding, windstorms and other disasters, according to entomologists with the LSU AgCenter. |
| Help Children Cope With Post-storm Stress Although children, as well as adults, cope with stress every day, disasters, such as floods, hurricanes and tornadoes, often are somewhat different. |
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