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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…
Publication contains information on properly filling and stacking sandbags and on using them for short walls and full levees.
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…
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…
Offers safety tips for using generators and instructions for calculating power requirements for appliances.
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 …
For homeowners who have flooded or whose home is below the required base flood elevations. Provides rationale, alternatives and incentives for elevating. Elevation is the most effective on-site metho…
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…
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…
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”.
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…
Tips on how best to arrive at a written contract after a disaster.
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…
Topics include safety and health advice, dealing with financial loss, risk management, restoring storm-damaged buildings, salvaging belongings, and lawn and garden care. Consolidates content that was…
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 …
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 …
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…
This 20-page tabloid publication shows just a few of the hundreds of examples of the LSU AgCenter’s response to the devastation of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Fully illustrated.
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…
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…
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…
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?
Louisiana Weather and Climate Synopsis by Parish (County)
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.
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