Children and disasters: Tips for coping LOUISIANA-Among the ways the American Red Cross is responding to the ongoing effects of Hurricane Isaac is deploying skilled mental health workers who are trained in helping people cope with the st...
Repairing, replacing your storm-damaged roof After a severe storm, the most common wind damage is to roofing, which often results in water leakage that can lead to interior water damage and the potential for mold damage, according to LSU AgCe...
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Avoid mold hazards in your flooded home n the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac some flood-damaged home will require special attention to avoid or correct a mold population explosion, according to LSU AgCenter housing specialist Claudette Rei...
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ANGIE'S LIST: BE CAREFUL OF SHADY CONTRACTORS Storm chasers often go from house to house looking for people who need help cleaning up storm damage, offering promises of quick repairs for cash up-front.
“If a person you don’t know comes to yo...
Olympics: Are you a watcher or non-watcher? Like the line in the sand that can divide people on some issues, there seems to be a Rolling Stones yin to every Beatles' yang.
You don't have to look far to find that equal but opposite counterpar...
LSU AgCenter has information for before and after the storm With Tropical Storm Isaac making its approach, now is the time to visit the LSU AgCenter website at LSU AgCenter.com to determine what information is available to help in these critical hours.
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Blueberry grant provides needed information The LSU AgCenter and several other universities have used funds from a three-year US Department of Agriculture grant to develop a website for people interested or involved in blueberry production.
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Going for the Gold The 2012 Summer Olympics recently concluded in London and are now consigned to the annals of history. Yet, the awarding of gold, silver and bronze to the best in anything are laurels we all underst...
Midwest drought affecting Louisiana cattle producers
The drought choking the Midwest is hundreds of miles away, but it is having direct effects on the Louisiana cattle market.
Calf prices have dropped significantly since spring because many cattle ar...
Acadian Ambulance launches new I.C.E. mobile app
People have a contact on their cell phone listed as “I.C.E.” (In Case of Emergency), so that authorities will be able to contact the user’s designated emergency contact, if necessary. However, most...