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      <title>Flood Recovery Information</title>
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      <title>After a Hurricane Hits: Insurance, Assistance Q&amp;A</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:43:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Making Preliminary Repairs</title>
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      <title>Landscape Topics Relating to Hurricane Damage and Recovery</title>
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      <title>Handling Food and Water After a Flood</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:26:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Floodwater has Nasties in It</title>
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      <title>Financial Assistance for Recovering from Disaster</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:57:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Contracting for Repairs and Rebuilding</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:34:10 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Common Reactions to Crisis by Ages</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2005 17:04:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Most children can put into perspective tragic or sad events that don't impact them personally. However, some children may be at risk of more extreme reactions because of personal circumstances. Adults should contact a professional if children exhibit the following over an extended period of time. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Cleaning Carpets and Floors After a Storm or Flood</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2005 20:36:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Caring for Large Electrical Appliances Made Wet During a Disaster</title>
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      <title>Replacing Important Papers</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:11:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Strategies for Helping Youth Cope with Disaster</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2005 17:06:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>DSasser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Sasser)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Recovery &amp; Assistance</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 21:16:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This is a guide for flood and hurricane recovery information, including financial assistance. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>PSkinner@agcenter.lsu.edu (Patricia Skinner)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Safety at the Flood Site</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 20:55:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Don't Overdo Strenuous Activity in Hot, Humid Weather</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:27:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Precautions to take to avoid dehydration while cleaning up after a disaster. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <dc:creator>HRoy@agcenter.lsu.edu (Heli J. Roy)</dc:creator>
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      <title>Using an Electrical Generator for Emergency Power</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:59:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Provides information and tips for using a generator for emergency power. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Floodproofing Grant Programs &amp; Insurance Coverage</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:14:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Several communities in Louisiana have participated in federal grant programs for which on-site protection of private property is an eligible activity. These programs fund elevation or relocation of floodprone buildings, purchase of floodprone properties and, for non-residential buildings, dry floodproofing. Drainage improvements are also eligible. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Partnering with Non-Profit Groups</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:39:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In recent years, residents living along the northern Gulf of Mexico have been reminded of the role of the private/public partnership in navigating the very long road to recovery from disaster. In many cases these partnerships have been exemplified by governmental entities working with, and even funding, non-profit agencies to support and effect the recovery. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>How Non-Profit Agencies Can Help You</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:22:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One thing many people have in common with their neighbor(s) is a belief and pride in their personal independence. It can be very hard for some people to ask for assistance. As the events of the last part of the first decade of the 21st century have shown us, sometimes we all need a little help. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Removing Odors from Refrigerators and Freezers after a Power Outage</title>
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