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General Disaster Information

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Drought Information

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Flood Information

Structural Repair

Before the Flood

• Steps to Reduce Flood and Water Damage
• Sandbagging for Flood Protection
• Avoiding Groundwater Damage to Homes
• Preventing Snow Melt Water Problems
• Reduce Flooding From Drains
• Septic Systems and Flooding
• Sump Pump Questions
• Basements May Flood If Drainage Is Poor (Iowa State)
• Flooding, Excess Rain and Basements

After the Flood

• Check Flood-Damaged Appliances (Iowa State)
• Dry Out Before Rebuilding HTML PDF
• Cleaning and Repairing Flooded Basements
• Walls Need Special Care After Flood Damage (Iowa State)
• Flood-Damaged Walls, Ceilings and Floors
• Drying and Repairing Walls
• Assessing and Repairing Leaky Roofs
• Flooded Private Sewage Systems
• How To Make Temporary Structural Repairs
• Electrical Systems and Appliances
• Restoring Heating Systems After a Flood
• Electric Units Require Care After Flood (Iowa State)
• Recondition Lights In Flooded Homes (Iowa State)
• Flood-Damaged Furniture and Appliances
• Check Furniture For Flood Damage (Iowa State)
• Books Require Special Care After Flood (Iowa State)
• Discard Waterlogged Toys (Iowa State)
• Controlling Insects After Flooding
• Rodent and Snake Control After a Flood
• Rodents After A Storm Or Flood
• Snakes After the Storm or Flood
• Flooded Home May Have Booby Traps (Iowa State)
• Reduce Odors From Flooded Basements (Iowa State
• Advise Poisoning Flood-Displaced Rats (Iowa State)
• After The Flood...Dry Things Out to Avoid Mildew
• Sanitize Dishes, Pans After Flood (Iowa State)
• Molds in Your Home HTML PDF
• Repairing Your Flooded Home (American Red Cross)
• Flood Cleanup(Environmental Protection Agency)
• www.homemoisture.org  Information Resources on Home Moisture, Air Quality, etc.
• Indoor Air Quality  Molds, Radon and Air Quality Links

Food

• Preparing Food During A Power Failure
• Safety of Frozen Foods After A Power Failure
• How To Check Flood-Damaged Food (Iowa State)
• Handling Food When the Power Goes Off
• Salvaging Food After a Flood
• Safe Handling Of Food And Utensils After A Disaster HTML PDF
• Handling Food Through Floods
• Play It Safe With Food
• How To Cook When The Power Goes Off
• Avoid Risk Of Flood-Contaminated Food (Iowa State)
• Is Home-Frozen Food Safe To Use?

Cleaning and Disinfecting

• Clean Flooded Heating System Before Use (Iowa State)
• Leave Cleaning Motors To Specialists (Iowa State)
• Cleaning Your Flooded or Water-Damaged Home
• Clean-up Flooded Wells Before Using (Iowa State)
• Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home After the Flood HTML PDF
• Cleaning and Disinfecting Textiles After the Flood
• Home Clean-up and Sanitation
• Flood-Soaked Bedding Needs Sanitation(Iowa State)
• Cleaning Flood-Soiled Clothing and Bedding
• Cleaning Carpets and Floors
• Cleaning Flood-Damaged Carpets And Rugs
• Cleaning Flooded Wood Floor And Woodwork (Iowa State)
• Disinfecting Hard Household Surfaces After the Flood
• Cleaning Washable Accent or Throw Rugs (Iowa State)
• How To Clean and Disinfect Textiles(Kansas State)
• Disinfecting Dishes, Cookware and Utensils

Insurance and Fraud

• Beware of Fraud in Disaster-struck Areas (University of Illinois)
• Repairing Your Home (Federal Trade Commission)
• Home Insurance Tips After a Disaster (University of Illinois)
• Filing Insurance Claims
• What To Do When Your Income Drops
• Caring for Important Papers
• National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA)
• What You Need to Know About Federal Disaster Assistance (FEMA)
• Am I Eligible for Disaster Assistance? How do I apply? (FEMA)

Winter Storm Information

• Home Moisture Information
• Solve Winter Home Moisture Problems
• Check Sewer Vents for Ice Accumulations
• Heat Safely with Alternative Fuel Heating Systems
• Your Roof Should Be Built To Handle Normal Snow Load
• Ice Dams (University of Minnesota)
• Prevent A Disaster: Check Your Smoke Detector Now
• Winter Takes Its Toll On Landscape Plantings