Introduction to Flooding in Iowa
Series of web-based videos about floodplains, flood risks, and basic floodplain management principles. Includes participant materials and surveys.
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Louisiana House
A research-based SHOWCASE OF SOLUTIONS and educational outreach program to help you shape the future with homes that offers MORE comfort, durability, value, convenience, environmental quality, safety…
Resource or Data CollectionHurricane+1LA
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Improve Your Home and Prosper
For homeowners who plan to remodel, renovate, or improve their homes – points out the advantages of adding hazard resistance and energy efficiency at the same time. 6 pages
Hurricane+1LA
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Flood Wraps and Temporary Shields
video describes wrapping a building with polyethylene to prevent entry of floodwaters under 3 feet. Also mentions options for holding the polyethylene away for the building on a temporary support str…
MediaFloodLA
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Safe drinking water from wells in flooded areas
Explains how wells that have been inundated with floodwater need to be disinfected to assure a safe water supply. Tells where to disinfect, how to disinfect, and explains the steps needed. For homeow…
Fact SheetFloodMN
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Use Preservative-treated Wood When Rebuilding After a Hurricane
For owners and contractors of storm-damaged homes, proper materials and pest management steps can reduce the impact of insects, wood decay and rot in termite hazard areas and wet climate zones. Recom…
Fact SheetHurricane+2LA
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Feeding Cattle Following a Disaster
Meeting the most basic nutrient requirements needed for survival should be the goal when feeding cattle following a disaster. Feeding basics, feeding water-damaged hay or feed and salvaging flood-dam…
Fact SheetFloodLA
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Using Sandbags for Flood Protection
Publication contains information on properly filling and stacking sandbags and on using them for short walls and full levees.
Fact SheetFloodLA
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Wet Floodproofing
Defines Wet Floodproofing, comparing it to other flood damage reduction measures, and provides general guidance on types of improvements and materials choices that can lead to reduced damage in futur…
Fact SheetFloodLA
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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 compaction. Contains links to additional …
Fact SheetFloodIA
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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 accurate and useful resource. Announces we…
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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 how to manage the soil for the year afte…
MediaFloodIA
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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
Fact SheetFloodNE
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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 of a study of the subfloor moisture lev…
ManualFloodLA
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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 blended. Content updated in 2019.
Fact SheetFloodIA
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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 flood. Published by the State Hygienic L…
MediaFloodIA
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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 water volume and the amount of chlorine …
VideoFloodMT
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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-resistance features meet or exceed the criteria…
Fact SheetHurricane+1LA
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Nitrogen Loss in 2008
Resource outlining flooding and nitrogen loss, nitrogen management, rescue nitrogen applications, and diagnosing deficiency. Discusses research comparing methods for rescue nitrogren applications and…
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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 planning and management considerations for p…
MediaFloodIA
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Resources for Your Flooded Home
This resource provides information for residents returning to their flooded homes. Provides comprehensive instructions for restoring homes and belongings. Emphasis and health and safety during clean …
ManualMold+1MO
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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 understanding of soil compaction and impact…
Fact SheetFloodIA
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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, and conservation and best management p…
Fact SheetThunderstorms+2IA
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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.
Fact SheetFloodMO
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