{"id":492,"date":"2023-09-04T05:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T09:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/thriving\/?p=492"},"modified":"2023-09-01T15:34:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T19:34:42","slug":"after-the-storm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/thriving\/2023\/09\/after-the-storm\/","title":{"rendered":"After the Storm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, Hurricane Idalia has come and gone, leaving a swath of storm destruction behind it. I hope you and your loved ones are safe\u2014that\u2019s the most important thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports are saying the most severe damage in Georgia is in the south central and south eastern  counties\u2014but winds and flooding caused damage in lots of places outside of those counties as well.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/thriving\/files\/2023\/09\/After_Storm-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-493\" style=\"width:403px;height:302px\" width=\"403\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/thriving\/files\/2023\/09\/After_Storm-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/thriving\/files\/2023\/09\/After_Storm-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/thriving\/files\/2023\/09\/After_Storm-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/thriving\/files\/2023\/09\/After_Storm-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/thriving\/files\/2023\/09\/After_Storm.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And even if you didn\u2019t get damage, the stress of not knowing and waiting to see what the storm would do is huge\u2014don\u2019t underestimate what that does to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coping After a Disaster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After this storm I know many of you will be talking with insurance adjustors, repair people, FSA, etc.&nbsp; Please also remember that you need to stay strong to deal with all of this, which means <em>taking care of yourself<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CDC has some very helpful steps you can take for <a href=\"https:\/\/emergency.cdc.gov\/coping\/selfcare.asp\">coping after a disaster<\/a> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Take care of your body<\/em>:&nbsp; Remember to eat, sleep, and avoid coping through alcohol and tobacco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Connect with others<\/em>: Talk with your support system about your concerns and how you\u2019re doing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Take breaks<\/em>: No one can go 24\/7; make time to unwind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Stay informed<\/em>: Check trusted sources to get good information, and remember that during a crisis not all information on social media&nbsp; is reliable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Avoid too much exposure to news<\/em>:&nbsp; Take breaks from watching, reading, listening to news stories. At some point you are not learning anything new, and the works and picture are simply upsetting and exhausting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Seek support if you need it<\/em>: if you\u2019re finding it hard to function for several days or weeks, contact a support person\u2014your doctor, clergy, or a counselor.&nbsp; Remember you can always call or text 988 (Crisis Lifeline)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helping Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those of you who have or work with children may be wondering how you can help them after the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what the CDC recommends for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/childrenindisasters\/helping-children-cope.html\">helping children cope with a disaster<\/a> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Talk with them:&nbsp; Share age-appropriate information, reassure them, answer questions and clarify rumors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set a good example by taking care of yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit their exposure to media and social media coverage of the storm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that Extension has lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.uga.edu\/topic-areas\/timely-topics\/emergencies\/weather.html\">resources <\/a>&nbsp;as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take care of yourselves, and take care of each other as we all work through the aftermath and continue to thrive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well, Hurricane Idalia has come and gone, leaving a swath of storm destruction behind it. I hope you and your loved ones are safe\u2014that\u2019s the most important thing. 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