University of Missouri Extension has resources to help you and your family prepare for and recover from disasters.

Articles/news releases

• Be prepared for flooded roads: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/be-prepared-for-flooded-roads
• Property loss from disasters may be tax deductible: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/property-loss-from-disasters-may-be-tax-deductible
• Before the flood: Prepare household items for long-term storage: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/before-the-flood-prepare-household-items-for-long-term-storage
• First aid for leaky basements: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/first-aid-for-leaky-basements
• Reducing flood damage to home and property: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/reducing-flood-damage-to-home-and-property
• Let flood-damaged homes dry thoroughly before installing new coverings: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/let-flood-damaged-homes-dry-thoroughly-before-installing-new-coverings
• Warm, wet weather can trigger mold: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/warm-wet-weather-can-trigger-mold-growth
• Scams and fraud add insult to injury after a disaster: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/scams-and-fraud-add-insult-to-injury-after-a-disaster
• Property loss from disasters may be tax deductible: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/property-loss-from-disasters-may-be-tax-deductible
• Snakes on a flood plain: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/snakes-on-a-flood-plain

Publications and videos

(To access publications, use the links below or go https://extension.missouri.edu/publications and search by publication number.)

EMW1011, Family Disaster Plan – A  template to guide families through the process of developing a comprehensive disaster plan.

EMW1012, Disaster Supplies Kit – A downloadable guide to gathering the supplies your family will need if a disaster strikes.

EMW1019, Tornado Season: Are You Ready?

EMW1021, Taking Shelter From the Storm: Safe Rooms Video

G1905, Is Your Family Prepared for an Earthquake?

MP904, Resources for Your Flooded Home

Other links

Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) resources: https://extensiondisaster.net/