more... > Recovery & Assistance > Personal & Financial Recovery > Helping Children Cope with Disasters [Image: mom holding child] Parents can help their children to cope with disasters. There are actions parents can take that will help. This information features tips that parents can use during and following a disaster. Help Line Numbers Here are some toll-free numbers set up to provide disaster assistance: Your Rights as a Tenant If the structure in which you live is damaged by a disaster, your landlord has a legal obligation to make needed repairs so the premises are useable. A summary of post-disaster repair, rent, lease, and personal property information is provided. Rent to Own Contracts: Are They for You? After a disaster, if personal items and furnishings have been lost, rent-to-own purchase contracts may seem like a quick and easy option for replacements. Get the facts.  more articles... Filing insurance claims Steps to take to file an insurance claim following a disaster. Good news about your homeowner's insurance policy After a disaster, many poeple are surprised to find out what their homeowner's insurance policy does and does not cover. Important tips are offered. Back to School is not the end of Hurricane Season Unfortunately, hurricane season does not end with the busy start of school each fall. There are LSU Ag Center on-line resources available to aid you in planning and preparing your family. Beware of Frauds and Scams Disasters often bring an influx of con artists. Consider these tips to protect yourself and your money. Managing on a Suddenly Reduced Income A sudden reduction in family income due to a disaster can be financially and emotionally traumatic. Hardships can be reduced by taking positive action. Restoring Flood-Damaged Books and Papers Tips to restore flood or water damaged books, documents and papers after a disaster. 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. Click for more information...