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Flooding

The Basics -- From the Natural Disaster Education Coalition

What to do before a flood -- FEMA

First Steps to Flood Recover -- From Purdue CES

Harvesting Flood Damaged Corn for Silage or Grain -- From Kentucky CES

Various Flood Recovery Factsheets -- From Missouri State CES

Flood Recovery Factsheets -- From North Dakota State CES

Flood Recovery Factsheets -- From North Carolina State CES

After the Disaster- VCE

U.S. River Conditions Streamflow Conditions for Kentucky -- NWS & U.S. Geological Survey

7 Day Significant River-Flood Outlook -- NWS

Floodwarning Gage Map -- Kentucky Department of Natural Resources

Current Hydrologic Conditions in Kentucky -- Current weather conditions, regularly updated climate data, historical climate data, and agricultural climate information.

Advanced Hydrologic Prediction System- AHPS - National Weather Service

All NWS weather offices



Crops 

Minnesota Haylist -- A self-service tool enabling buyers and sellers of hay in the U.S. and Canada to announce and search available or needed hay lots and to view haylot summary data. 

Kentucky Crop and Weather News -- Current and archive

Be Aware of Special Flood-Related Farm Safety Hazards!

Managing Flooded Grain Bins

Watch this location for more information and advice on financial issues, planting, soil, fertilizer, and other considerations.



Family

After a Natural Disaster Series--Coping with Loss; Managing Anger; Talking with Children; and Ending Isolation

Picking Up the Pieces -- Tips from the University of Minnesota Extension Service on recovering from tornadoes, windstorms, power outages, hail storms, and thunderstorms.

Related Links

Disaster Assistance Resources for Older Persons and their Families -- Administration on Aging



Food/Water

Publications

Safe Drinking Water from Wells in Flooded Areas

Information Briefs (Info-U)

Disinfection of Water

Drinking Water Safety in Emergencies

Power Outages--Protect Food From Spoilage

Preparing Food Without Power

Water Testing and Safety After a Flood

Related Links

Bacterial Safety of Well Water -- Minnesota Department of Health



Horticulture

Dealing With Flooded Gardens

Flood Stress on Trees

Home Lawn, The

Lawn Renovation

Repairing Flooded Lawns -- Info-U



Housing

Extension Publications

Moisture in Basements: Causes and Solutions -- Damp and leaky basements affect owners of older and newer homes. Find solutions to these problems in this illustrated 12-page publication.

Molds--Your Safe Home -- available in Laotian, Spanish, Cambodian and Hmong.

Avoiding Mold Harzards (LSU)

Mold Fact Sheet:Important Questions and Answers (LSU)

Molds--Your Safe Home -- available in Laotian, Spanish, Cambodian and Hmong.

Extension News Releases

Farmers, rural residents should report flood damage

Have a plan in case you need to evacuate your home

Information Briefs (Info-U)

Clean and Remove Refrigerator and Freezer Odors

Clean Up After Floods (English) and
LA LIMPIEZA DESPUÉS DE UNA INUNDACIÓN (Spanish)

Cleaning Flood-Soiled Carpet and Rugs

Cleaning Flood-Soiled Clothing

Cleaning Flooded Floors and Woodwork

Cleaning Up After A Flood

Drying Flood Damaged Books and Family Papers

Drying Walls After a Flood

Home Insurance Claims

How To Remove Mildew

Preventing Consumer Scams

Priorities for Clean Up and Repair After a Flood

Repairing Flooded Lawns

Testing for Humidity

Other U of M Resources

Drying Your Home With Outside Air -- University of Minnesota Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering

Managing Water Infiltration into Buildings -- Department of Environmental Health and Safety, U of M

Related Links

Cleaning Up after a Disaster (pdf) -- Minnesota Department of Health

Controlling Mold Growth in the Home (pdf) -- Kansas State University

Flood Cleanup Information -- Iowa State University

Flood Response -- University of Missouri

Flood Safety and Cleanup -- Minnesota DNR

Mold in Homes -- Minnesota Department of Health



Resources

Flood Information Links -- Department of Public Safety

Anthrax in Minnesota: Flooding can contaminate cattle and sheep -- College of Veterinary Medicine

Coping with Floods and Before the Flood -- North Dakota State University

Disaster Handbook-- with information on pesticide storage, building dikes, protecting livestock, etc. from the University of Wisconsin Extension Service.

Federal Emergency Management Agency and FEMA Flood Watch

Flood Clean-up Information -- Iowa State University

Floods: Minimizing Pollution and Health Risks -- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Health Hazards of Flood Cleanup Work -- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Minnesota Department of Health -- Disaster and Public Emergencies

Minnesota Department of Transportation -- Road & Weather Conditions.

State Flood Resources- Who to Call in State Government, from the Minnesota Planning web site.

Before the Flood/Flash Flood: Safety Tips

After Flooding Occurs: Flood Safety Tips(PDF)