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News releases, publications and more.
News releases
- Reducing flood damage to home and property
- 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
- Free tool helps farmers plan for flooding
- How flooding, saturated soils affect crops
- Tips to repair flooded fields
- 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.
- G6722, Caring for Flooded Lawns – Once the flood waters have receded and the homes are recovered, it will be time to clean up the yard.
- AGW1013, Checking and Disinfecting Flooded Wells – Learn how to clean and disinfect flooded wells and cisterns to ensure safe drinking water, including inspection, chlorination, and testing steps.
More from MU Extension
National Weather Service
- Flood Safety Tips
- "Turn Around Don't Drown" flood safety PSA.