more... > Personal & Financial Recovery > Personal > Help Line Numbers Here are some toll-free numbers set up to provide disaster assistance: ‘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. LSU AgCenter Partnering With Others To Help Displaced Students [Image: 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. Don't Overdo Strenuous Activity in Hot, Humid Weather Precautions to take to avoid dehydration while cleaning up after a disaster.  more articles... These Holidays Could Be The Most Stressful In Memory This holiday season may be more stressful than ever for some people and families. Stress resulting from our recent disasters combined with the usual holiday stress may become overwhelming. What Is There To Be Thankful For? [Image: Turkey] 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. 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. Experts Offer Tips For Managing Stress After Hurricane [Image: Stressed person] 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. Help Children Cope With Post-storm Stress [Image: Katrina Evacuees, photo courtesy of FEMA] Although children, as well as adults, cope with stress every day, disasters, such as floods, hurricanes and tornadoes, often are somewhat different. 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. 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. 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: