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Preparing Farm Operations for Extreme Weather: General Strategies for Producers

Nebraska Extension: Flood Resources

Info that covers health and hazards, property, emotional and financial impact, crops and cropland, and saturated soil risk.

Colorado Climate Center

The Colorado Climate Center provides projections and data on drought, storms, avalanche risk, tornadoes, floods, and all other climate generated risks.

Managing Flood Risks on Farms

This fact sheet is online at https://publications.extension.uconn.edu/publication/flood-risks-farms/

Plan Today for Tomorrow’s Flood

A Flood Response Plan for Agricultural Retailers publication. Rare planning guide for making a farm flood-resistant.

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…

Removing Mold in Your Home

A fact sheet for safely removing mold on a variety of surfaces in the home and on household textiles and cleaning up mold after flooding.

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…

Livestock and Farm Buildings after a Flood

A concise description of the steps necessary to restore a building and utility systems damaged by floodwaters.

Septic System Performance in Flooded and Soggy Soil Conditions

Discusses the use of a septic system before, during and after a flood.

Emergency and Disaster Homeowner’s Manual

Alaska has a limited road system, few urban centers, and many remote communities. Whether large or small, coastal or inland, connected by roads or accessible only by plane or boat, each community nee…

Storm Damage Cleanup Highlights

This fact sheet highlights key guidelines to help you safely and effectively clean and restore your storm-damaged home. See also the LSU AgCenter “Storm Recovery Guide”.

Indiana Weather and Climate Synopsis by County

Provides weather forecasts, summaries, historical data and outlooks for Indiana counties. Produced by University of Kentucky.

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…

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

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…

Home Emergency Management Guide

Guide to help people prepare for emergencies and provide information to help them during and after the emergency.

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 …

Functions and Values of Wetlands in Louisiana

Describes the economic, social and ecological value of Louisiana’s wetlands.

Delayed and Prevented Planting Provisions

Various topics dealing with replanting considerations, insurance and weed control after an event. Links to this resource: AgDM Decision Tool A1-57, Delayed Planting and Replanting Evaluator

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…

Low-Cost Emergency Supply Kit / Kit de Suministros de Emergencial de Bajo Costo

This fact sheet discusses the importance of having an emergency supply kit. Though prepared emergency kits can be purchased, they are often expensive and may include supplies that you do not need and…

What’s with the Play-Doh and Crayons?!: Chill Zone Guide for Disaster Response Areas

Therapeutic play for people who have experienced a traumatic event can promote emotional processing, regulation, and resilience. Research studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of play-based int…

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…