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The LSU AgCenter has an array of information to help people in their recovery from the multiple problems caused by a hurricane. These problems include the danger of disease from insects, other pests and flood waters as well as illness from contamination by flood waters. Please heed the following advice. Much more information is available at this Web site and at parish extension offices.

Landscape Topics Relating to Hurricane Damage and Recovery
A summary of Landscape Topics Relating toHurricane Damage and Recovery, including: Wind Damage to Trees, Determining if Large Wind Damaged Trees Can be Salvaged, Wind Damage to Shrubs, Wind Damage to Herbaceous Plants, Flood Damage to Landscape Plantings, Food Crops, Flood Damage to Lawns, Loss of Shade Trees, LA One Call, and Soil Testing.

Floodwater has Nasties in It
Floodwater may be contaminated. Includes information on health and safety concerns, using caution with floodwater and other safety tips.

Handling Food and Water After a Flood
After a major storm or flood, you must assume that all water sources are contaminated until proved safe. Food that has been contaminated by floodwaters should also be handled carefully.

Don't Overdo Strenuous Activity in Hot, Humid Weather
Precautions to take to avoid dehydration while cleaning up after a disaster.

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Debris Disposal

Proper cleanup and disposal will prevent future health and injury risks and may save time and money. Debris removal will reduce the potential for nesting by rodents, snakes and insects, or at least keep those infestations in a concentrated area away from the home.

Making Preliminary Repairs

Preliminary repairs are meant to keep damage from getting worse. Any temporary structural repairs that can be made will require some creativity since there’s likely to be a shortage of materials.

Recovery & Assistance

This is a guide for flood and hurricane recovery information, including financial assistance.

Safety at the Flood Site

Even when the disaster has passed, major health and safety hazards remain. Serious injury can result for anyone dealing with the aftermath of a major storm, so it's wise to be overly cautious.

Caring for Large Electrical Appliances Made Wet During a Disaster

Appliances made wet by floodwaters or by rainwater after roofs were damaged will need extreme care before reuse. This care will be important to protecting the life of the appliance and your safety.

Saving Wet Walls and Floors

If your home was flooded, it must be disinfected and dried thoroughly to prevent mildew and future damage by wood rot.

Using an Electrical Generator for Emergency Power

Provides information and tips for using a generator for emergency power.

Rodents after the Storm or Flood

Structures damaged by the storm are particularly attractive and provide easy access for rodents. The unwelcome pests can damage property and, in extreme cases, pose a potential health problem.

Snakes after a Storm or Flood

Many snakes, like other residents in the path of a major storm, have been displaced and left homeless. As a result, it is commonplace to find these animals seeking shelter and food in areas close to people.

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