The phrase “wet floodproofing” may sound like a contradiction, but it is the label used to refer to a collection of methods intended to reduce damage to a building when flooding occurs. This publication explains how wet floodproofing lets water into the building but protects the structure, contents and building systems independently. (PDF format only)
Frequently asked questions about flooded home restoration, and science based answers to help owners and contractors make informed decisions.
Certain insect problems increase dramatically after flooding, windstorms and other disasters, according to entomologists with the LSU AgCenter.
Certain insect problems increase dramatically after flooding, windstorms and other disasters, according to entomologists with the LSU AgCenter.
If you are without power, the food in your freezer has a limited lifespan as short as 24 hours. Food can remain frozen longer, up to 48 hours, but that duration depends on specific conditions.
The rains brought on by hurricanes and tropical storms can lead to more mosquitoes. That means Louisiana residents have even more reasons to protect themselves from mosquito bites and the diseases mosquitoes can carry if storms head our way.
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture