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Health ResourcesHurricane Resources
For additional resources visit the following websites:
- Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness - Get a Game Plan
- Louisiana State Hurricane Evacuation Guide
- Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
- Louisiana State Police
- Mississippi Hurricane Preparedness
Plan. Prepare. Stay Informed with the Federal Government’s disaster prep website - Ready.gov
Anxiety is understandable during a hurricane due to a general lack of control over such events. Everyone needs a stress reduction "fall-back plan." Being aware of your anxiety is the first step in returning to a healthy perspective of the situation.
A few tips for reducing "natural disaster stress" include:
- Don't feed the frenzy by participating in "what if" conversations.
- Don't listen to the radio or television on a non-stop basis; rather, check at regular intervals.
- Be prepared for disasters. Have a pre-determined plan and necessary supplies ready.
- Try to let your anxiety go; Turn on soft music, watch a funny video, or meditate.
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