Aftermath of a flood in Grand Forks, MN (1997)
Flooded fields near Campbell Hall, NY after Hurricane Irene (2011)
Emergency personnel in Schoharie County following Hurricane Irene (2011)
Flooded yard in Schoharie County after Hurricane Irene (2011)
Flooding in Schoharie County after Hurricane Irene (2011)
Flood Recovery
General Flood Information
Ready.gov, a FEMA website, includes resources on flooding including what to do before, during and after a flood, general information on flood insurance and links to FloodSmart.gov - the official site of the National Flood Insurance Program, interactive toolds to assess potential flooding costs and your flood risk scenarios, FEMA training programs to encourage flood safety, and flood outreach education materials, and additional links, at: http://www.ready.gov/floods
"Preventing Flood Damage" - These pages on the Louisiana State University website include preparations you can make to prevent damage in future floods, videos and printed information on flood proofing techniques such as sandbagging and inflatable barriers, suggestions for how to raise and protect your appliances, and more.
Cornell University's Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) has compiled extensive information on how to respond during emergencies on topics such as: Agrosecurity/Food Safety, Animals in Emergencies, Family Matters, Fire, Hazardous Materials, Homeland & Personal Security, Infectious Diseases, Natural & Weather Related Disasters, Power Outages, Radiological Incidents and more.
"First Steps to Flood Recovery" is a resource from Purdue University EDEN that provides answers to specific questions on disaster recovery; how to help yourself and your family, people with disabilities, pets and livestock; when to re-enter buildings; damaged food and drinking water issues; how to salvage photos, keepsakes and furniture; large electrical appliances; carpeting and flooring; wallboard and insulation; contacting your insurance company, and government/community support.
"Recovery After Disaster: The Family Financial Toolkit" from the University of Minnesota Cooperative Extension covers strategies and tools to help you move toward financial recovery after a disaster. The toolkit is designed so either individual units or the entire toolkit can be used as needed, and it includes units that help you consider your housing options as a homeowner or a renter.
More Resources
For additional information, visit our pages in this section on Water & Septic Issues and Food & Water in Emergencies.
Last updated October 4, 2023
Turn Around Don't Drown®
The Centers for Disease Control report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. Most flood-related deaths and injuries could be avoided if people who come upon areas covered with water followed this simple advice: Turn Around Don't Drown®. Visit the National Weather Service website for more information on this topic.
Floodsmart.gov
In 1968, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to help provide a means for property owners to financially protect themselves. The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the NFIP.
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