News releases, publications and more. 

News releases

• Food safety after flooding: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/food-safety-after-flooding-0
• Be prepared for flooded roads: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/be-prepared-for-flooded-roads
• 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
• Scams and fraud add insult to injury after a disaster: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/protect-yourself-from-contractor-fraud
• Property loss from disasters may be tax deductible: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/property-loss-from-disasters-may-be-tax-deductible
• Use shock chlorination to disinfect contaminated wells: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/use-shock-chlorination-to-disinfect-contaminated-wells
• Snakes on a flood plain: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/snakes-on-a-flood-plain

Publications

In-depth information is available from these MU Extension publications, which are available for free download. (To access publications, use the links below or go extension.missouri.edu/publications/ and search by publication number.)

• MP904, Resources for Your Flooded Home – Downloadable 24-page publication offers information about electrical systems; repairing walls; cleaning furniture, flooring, floor coverings, bedding and kitchen items; and controlling mold and mildew. Other information includes financial advice, filing insurance claims, avoiding fraud and hiring a contractor.
• EMW1026, Safe Drinking Water in an Emergency – Downloadable guide sheet on storing and purifying drinking water during an emergency.

More from MU Extension

• https://extension.missouri.edu/topics/emergency-management
• https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/flood-resources

National Weather Service

• Flood Safety Tips, www.weather.gov/safety/flood
• "Turn Around Don't Drown" flood safety PSA, youtu.be/CxSgwRQaCqw