Flood-related resources from MU Extension

News releases, publications and more. 

News releases

• Food safety after flooding
• Be prepared for flooded roads
• First aid for leaky basements
• Reducing flood damage to home and property
• Let flood-damaged homes dry thoroughly before installing new coverings
• Scams and fraud add insult to injury after a disaster
• Property loss from disasters may be tax deductible
• Use shock chlorination to disinfect contaminated wells
• 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 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

• Emergency Management
• Flood Resources

National Weather Service

• Flood Safety Tips
• "Turn Around Don't Drown" flood safety PSA.