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Louisiana Hurricane Resources

The Louisiana Hurricane Resources Web site, hosted by the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program, provides visitors with access to a wealth of data concerning storm preparedness and recovery, as well as…

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Louisiana State University

FAQs After Gutting Your Flooded Home

23 frequently asked questions with answers – unbiased information – based on building science principles and practices, to help home owners, contractors and workers make informed decisions. From maki…

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Louisiana State University

Rebuild Healthy Homes

HUD’s Rebuild Healthy Homes: Guide to Post-disaster Restoration for a Safe and Healthy Home is a very detailed and comprehensive how-to guide for homeowners and volunteers that is available as a free…

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North Dakota State University

Financial Recovery After Disaster Video Series

These 7 videos can be used by themselves and in conjunction with your other disaster recovery efforts. Based on the content of the award winning resource, Recovery After Disaster: The Family Financia…

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University of Florida

Six Steps in Making an Insurance Claim

This document is EDIS document DH199, formerly IFAS publication DH0431. Published June 1998, revised January 2016, October 2019, and November 2023. It is part of The Disaster Handbook, a component of…

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Louisiana State University

Improve Your Home and Prosper

For homeowners who plan to remodel, renovate, or improve their homes – points out the advantages of adding hazard resistance and energy efficiency at the same time. 6 pages

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Louisiana State University

Use Preservative-treated Wood When Rebuilding After a Hurricane

For owners and contractors of storm-damaged homes, proper materials and pest management steps can reduce the impact of insects, wood decay and rot in termite hazard areas and wet climate zones. Recom…

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Louisiana State University

Avoiding Home Repair Ripoffs

Tips on how best to arrive at a written contract after a disaster.

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Louisiana State University

Wet Floodproofing

Defines Wet Floodproofing, comparing it to other flood damage reduction measures, and provides general guidance on types of improvements and materials choices that can lead to reduced damage in futur…

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University of Missouri

Replacing Important Papers

Extensive list of Missouri-specific instructions for replacing important papers. Adapted from original by Jeanette Tucker, LSU AgCenter.

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Entering and Cleaning Up Flooded Homes

This NebGuide addresses safety and other considerations for entering, cleaning, and drying out flooded homes. Alternate contact: Carroll Welte

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Iowa State University

Should water from private wells be tested after flooding?

Explains when and why wells should be tested and the procedure for collecting and submitting samples. Discusses the need for testing private wells following a flood. Published by the State Hygienic L…

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Auburn University

After the Storm: Home Repairs and Replacement

This is a simple PowerPoint presentation that can be adapted by any state and used to help audiences understand basic insurance and contracting issues that arise when a homeowner begins the process o…

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University of Minnesota

Dealing With and Preventing Mold in Your Home

This resource provides extensive information on molds, including what are molds, what molds do to our body, how they get into our homes, how to tell if you have a mold problem, how to get rid of mold…

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Louisiana State University

Building Your High-Performance Home

This guide for the gulf coast region provides details for creating a home that is energy efficient, hazard resistant, healthy, safe and convenient for a lifetime. How to Use the manual, and List of F…

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Louisiana State University

Formosan Subterranean Termite Control & Prevention After Hurricanes and Flooding

Information on preventing Formosan subterranean termites from spreading, disposing of termite-infested wood and debris, transporting mulch and other wood debris, inspecting and re-treating, signs of …

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