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178 resources

Louisiana State University

Wet Floodproofing

Defines Wet Floodproofing, comparing it to other flood damage reduction measures, and provides general guidance on types of improvements and materials choices …

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Louisiana State University

Using Sandbags for Flood Protection

Publication contains information on properly filling and stacking sandbags and on using them for short walls and full levees.

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Using Sandbags for Flood Protection
South Dakota State University

Managing Drought Risk on the Ranch

Drought Planning Guide and archive of workshops/webinars for Ranchers in the Great Plains. Produced by the Drought Mitigation Center.

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University of Illinois

Drought Stressed Corn Strategies

Video discussion of drought stressed corn, 15 minutes. On YouTube

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Iowa State University

Repairing Flood-Damaged Farm Fields

Covers issues related to repairing flood-damaged farm fields, including, debris and sand removal, gully repair, land leveling, fertility and soil health, and c…

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Iowa State University

Flood Recovery for Cropland – Article announcing webinar

A good description of topics relevant to recovering flooded cropland. Could help educators develop similar programs. Identified by the EDEN Flood Team as an ac…

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Iowa State University

Plan for 2009 Crop Year by Managing Flooded Soils

Resource explaining how to plan how to manage the soil for the year after a flood. Deals specifically with recovery from the 2008 floods. Explains how to plan …

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Entering and Cleaning Up Flooded Homes

This NebGuide addresses safety and other considerations for entering, cleaning, and drying out flooded homes. Alternate contact: Carroll Welte

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Louisiana State University

Insulating Raised Floors in Hot, Humid Climates

For homeowners, designers, and builders of homes with raised wood subfloors in flood zone areas with high water table or open pier and beam designs. Summarizes…

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Iowa State University

Should water from private wells be tested after flooding?

Explains when and why wells should be tested and the procedure for collecting and submitting samples. Discusses the need for testing private wells following a …

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Iowa State University

Flooding and Stored Grain

Flood damaged grain is adulterated grain because of the potential for many contaminants to enter through the water. This grain should be destroyed, never blend…

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Purdue University

Coping with Storm-Damaged Trees

Advice for homeowners on saving and replacing trees damaged by storms.

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Montana State University

Shock Chlorination of a Private Well

This video demonstrates the steps to chlorinate a well following a flood. Provides a clear, step-by-step explanation of private well systems, how to calculate …

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University of Minnesota

Dealing With and Preventing Mold in Your Home

This resource provides extensive information on molds, including what are molds, what molds do to our body, how they get into our homes, how to tell if you hav…

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Louisiana State University

Flood, Wind and Water Resistance Features Used in Building LaHouse

Often used for self-guided tours – in person, or view the web. LaHouse is a showcase for best practices and code-plus construction. Its flood- and wind-resista…

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University of Missouri

Nitrogen Loss in 2008

Resource outlining flooding and nitrogen loss, nitrogen management, rescue nitrogen applications, and diagnosing deficiency. Discusses research comparing metho…

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Iowa State University

Renovating Pastures or Hay Meadows Damaged by Flooding

Article on renovating pastures and hay meadows that have been damaged by flooding. This includes considerations of fertilization and reseeding. Focuses on plan…

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University of Missouri

Resources for Your Flooded Home

This resource provides information for residents returning to their flooded homes. Provides comprehensive instructions for restoring homes and belongings. Emph…

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Iowa State University

Soil Erosion & Water Quality

A concise guide to soil conservation management practices. Resource on the relationship between soil erosion and water quality. Addresses types of soil erosion…

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Iowa State University

Understanding & Managing Soil Compaction

Resource on understanding and managing soil compaction including its effects on yield and crop residue. Managing and working flooded farm fields require an und…

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University of Missouri

Taking Shelter from the Storm – MU Extension

Explains the importance of safe rooms in protecting lives. 1:39 minutes. Shows safe room construction.

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University of Missouri

Checking and Disinfecting Flooded Wells

Explains how to check and disinfect a well that has been flooded. Describes process for disinfecting wells and cisterns inundated with floodwaters.

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University of Missouri

Flood Fighting With Sandbags

This video discusses staging a large sandbagging operation and the use of sandbags in a flooding event. Covers containing sand boils on the “dry side” 15:20 mi…

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University of Missouri

Controlling Rodents after a Flood

Describes how to reduce rodent problems by repelling or trapping rats, mice and squirrels. Content was updated October 2022.

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