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LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/furniture_flooring_appliances/index.htm http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/furniture_flooring_appliances/Saving+Wet+Walls+and+Floors.htm Wed, 16 Mar 2005 20:02:56 GMT If your home was flooded, it must be disinfected and dried thoroughly to prevent mildew and future damage by wood rot. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/furniture_flooring_appliances/Saving+Wet+Walls+and+Floors.htm PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/furniture_flooring_appliances/Cleaning+Carpets+and+Floors+After+a+Storm+or+Flood.htm Wed, 16 Mar 2005 20:36:45 GMT It's best to get professional cleaners to work on carpets and floors, but this may not be possible. In any case, begin cleanup as soon as possible. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/furniture_flooring_appliances/Cleaning+Carpets+and+Floors+After+a+Storm+or+Flood.htm CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/furniture_flooring_appliances/Care+For+Electrical+Appliances+Soaked+By+Rains+Flooding.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2005 20:31:15 GMT Many appliances get wet when flooding occurs or when other storm damage strikes. LSU AgCenter experts caution you should exercise care before putting those appliances back in service. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/furniture_flooring_appliances/Care+For+Electrical+Appliances+Soaked+By+Rains+Flooding.htm DBankston@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Joseph D. Bankston) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/furniture_flooring_appliances/Cleaning+FloodDamaged+Homes.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2005 20:13:50 GMT Information on flood insurance claims, electrical systems, food and water sanitation, carpets and rugs, and other necessary steps to take in cleaning a flood-damaged home. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/furniture_flooring_appliances/Cleaning+FloodDamaged+Homes.htm CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/0AD7F383-3EE8-4B56-96B6-5931F5FECC72/17011/pub2267cover.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/furniture_flooring_appliances/LSU+AgCenter+Advises+Making+Your+Home+Safer+Stronger+Smarter.htm Wed, 02 Nov 2005 19:23:10 GMT The aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita is a wake-up call for all whose homes were spared. It’s a vivid reminder of the importance of making your home stronger, safer and smarter. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/furniture_flooring_appliances/LSU+AgCenter+Advises+Making+Your+Home+Safer+Stronger+Smarter.htm CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/furniture_flooring_appliances/Surprise+Homeowners+Insurance+Policy+Offers+Good+News+After+A+Disaster.htm Wed, 02 Nov 2005 18:56:51 GMT Many people are surprised about the extent of protection their homeowner's insurance policy offers. Although your policy may not cover flood damage to your home, it does offer some protection from loss due to natural disasters, such as hurricanes, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Ann Berry. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/furniture_flooring_appliances/Surprise+Homeowners+Insurance+Policy+Offers+Good+News+After+A+Disaster.htm ABerry@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ann A. Berry) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/furniture_flooring_appliances/Proper+Drying+Repair+Keys+To+Salvaging+Furniture+Damaged+By+Water.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2005 21:14:33 GMT Wooden furniture damaged by water from a storm or flood can best be salvaged by slow drying and proper repair. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/furniture_flooring_appliances/Proper+Drying+Repair+Keys+To+Salvaging+Furniture+Damaged+By+Water.htm CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/026EEF74-986C-4462-9662-E9E35A9643BC/16427/woodfurniture.jpg