Disaster Recovery
Helping Iowans Make Better Decisions in Tough Times
Flooded Story County Farmstead, June 2008
Please see the links along the lefthand side of this page for information on those specific topics.
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Web Archive:Should Our Neighborhood Stay or Move to Higher Ground? Rebuilding vs. Relocating
View web archive of Extension's Oct. 8, 2008, online conference.
Web Archive: Can I Build a Better Home? Rebuilding Better Than Code, Going "Green" and Other Issues
View web archive of Extension's Sept 17, 2008, online conference.
Web Archive: How Do I Clean This Mess? Basic Flood Cleanup Procedures
View Part 1 (Ken Hellevang) and Part 2 (Sara Colboth) of the web archive from Extension's Sept. 10, 2008, online conference covering health and safety issues related to cleaning a flood-damaged home.
Web Archive: Can Flood-Damaged Homes be Saved?
View web archive of Extension's Aug. 27, 2008, online conference covering structural considerations when deciding if a home is worth saving.
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To volunteer or make a donation to Iowa flood relief efforts, see State of Iowa 2008 Flood Resource Center.
Listen to audio interviews with ISU Extension specialists and public service announcements on a variety of flood-related topics.
Economic Impacts
Economic Impacts of the 2008 Floods in Iowa (from ISU Extension's Regional Capacity Analysis Program, ReCAP)
Hazardous Materials
Iowa residents are encouraged to report orphaned hazardous containers by calling the Iowa Department of Natural Resources hotline at (515) 281-8694 for proper disposal. See more information from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Information for Iowa Industry
See the Industry Emergency Management Web site from ISU Extension's Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS).
Information for Small Businesses
See the Iowa Small Business Development Centers Web site.
Information about Companion Animals
See flood resources for pet owners from the Center for Food Security and Public Health in the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine
See flood resources for veterinary clinics and animal shelters from the Center for Food Security and Public Health in the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine.