Cooperative Extension Service has information on recovery from natural disasters

The Twin Lakes Area has seen a significant amount of rain over the past two days and the trend will likely continue, with chances for rain looming in the forecast for the rest of the week.With springtime flooding possibilities across Arkansas, the Cooperative Extension Service is ready with information to help prepare for and recover from natural disasters

Information for dealing with natural disasters such as flooding, storm damage and more can be found at www.uaex.edu.

The page includes a series titled “Be Aware and Prepare: Flooding in Arkansas”, “Managing Financial losses from Natural Disaster”, “Replacing Valuable Documents after a Disaster” and “Planning for Food after a Disaster.”

The page also links to the Arkansas Drought Resource Center, which provides valuable information on burn bans, water restrictions, livestock care, fisheries and more; information on salvaging timber and assessing storm-damaged trees; managing the impacts of flood and more.

Arkansas residents can also locate their local Cooperative Extension Service agent through the online directory at www.uaex.edu.

The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

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