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General description of Hurricane Andrew as it affected Louisiana’s barrier islands, coastal and forested wetlands. Also brief discussion of wetland’s values and possibilities for recovery and restora…
The Youth Preparedness Initiative is aimed at preparing young people for emergencies, disasters, and various life challenges. The curriculum is designed to equip youth with the necessary skills, know…
Through a grant funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (award number 2023-67019- 40610), the Building Resilience through Extension Awareness and Knowledge (BREAK) project team …
This fact sheet highlights key guidelines to help you safely and effectively clean and restore your storm-damaged home. See also the LSU AgCenter “Storm Recovery Guide”.
Topics addressed by units in the curriculum include: Navigating Your Way to a New Home; Staying on Course with Financial Management; Sailing Through the Mortgage Process and Keeping a Safe Harbor. Ta…
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…
The LSU AgCenter Flood Maps portal was created in 2008 as a building-code education tool for wind-resistance, and was later expanded to help the people of Louisiana engage in the process of revising …
Natural disasters are stressful for horses. Stress on horses can result in neurologic disorders. This fact sheet describes symptoms and possible causes. Part of “The Educated Horseman” Series.
Horses affected by floodwaters face a variety of issues varying in degrees of seriousness. Horse owners who understand the threats and have a flood plan typically reduce the stress and health risks t…
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…
This video chronicles the professional response and personal stories of three Marine Extension agents living and working in the areas affected by Katrina and Rita, nine months into recovery from thes…
Detailed, illustrated guide for improving storm resistance and building code compliance. Describes steps you can take at every stage of roof work to minimize future storm damage and meet residential …
A research-based SHOWCASE OF SOLUTIONS and educational outreach program to help you shape the future with homes that offers MORE comfort, durability, value, convenience, environmental quality, safety…
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
video describes wrapping a building with polyethylene to prevent entry of floodwaters under 3 feet. Also mentions options for holding the polyethylene away for the building on a temporary support str…
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…
Meeting the most basic nutrient requirements needed for survival should be the goal when feeding cattle following a disaster. Feeding basics, feeding water-damaged hay or feed and salvaging flood-dam…
Tips on how best to arrive at a written contract after a disaster.
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…
Publication contains information on properly filling and stacking sandbags and on using them for short walls and full levees.
For homeowners, designers, and builders of homes with raised wood subfloors in flood zone areas with high water table or open pier and beam designs. Summarizes of a study of the subfloor moisture lev…
What is avian influenza (bird flu)? What are the hosts for avian influenza? How is avian influenza transmitted from bird to bird? What are the signs of avian influenza in birds?
Often used for self-guided tours – in person, or view the web. LaHouse is a showcase for best practices and code-plus construction. Its flood- and wind-resistance features meet or exceed the criteria…
Managing in Tough Times provides helpful information for families experiencing a disaster, such as how to manage finances, keep the family strong and stay healthy. Three related products. Some in Vie…
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