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Iowa State University

Assessing Private Well Safety After Flooding

Discusses assessing well safety following a flood. Answers common questions about when wells should be tested, contamination risks caused by wet weather and where water samples can be tested.

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Louisiana State University

Water Requirements and Safety for Cattle Following a Disaster

Two-page fact sheet on how to provide safe water to cattle after a disaster, such as, flooding. Includes information on how to disinfect and calculate trough capacity.

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Purdue University

Corn & Soybean Loss From Floods & Ponding

Offers detailed pictures of damaged crops after the torrential rains that saturated parts of Indiana in early July 2003.

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University of Minnesota

Flooding Resources

Resources for families as they prepare for flooding and recovery from flooding

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Louisiana State University

Ready for Rain – Floodproofing tips and techniques

A unique collection of VERY practical how-tos with cautions. Of, by and for Louisiana climate and conditions. Video segments ranging from 4 to 12 minutes (total viewing 1 hour), each on a specific te…

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Louisiana State University

Floodwalls

For consumers or builders who are considering constructing a permanent floodwall to protect their home in flood prone areas. Provides information on cost, considerations and construction of floodwall…

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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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Restoring Electrical Service after a Flood: Flood Clean-Up Series #11

Lists steps required to restore power and safety when working around electrical systems.

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University of Florida

Florida IFAS Disaster Handbook, Chapter 9 Floods

Chapter 9 of disaster handbook covers basics of floods, flooding and safety precautions. Includes information for ag producers.

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University of Illinois

Disinfect And Test Flooded Wells

Describes the decontamination process of a well following a flood, and recommendations for testing following treatment. Specific testing labs listed are for ILLINOIS ONLY.

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Flooded with Volunteers: A Guide to Managing 4-H Youth and Adult Volunteers During Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery is one way that youth and adult volunteers can get involved with their community in a time of crisis. As with any service project, it is important to be prepared and have resources …

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University of Minnesota

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…

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Louisiana State University

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…

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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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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 compaction. Contains links to additional …

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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 methods for rescue nitrogren applications and…

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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 flood. Published by the State Hygienic L…

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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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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 minutes. Developed as a training tool for …

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Louisiana State University

Rising Above the Flood

video describes elevation of buildings on slab, based on an Amite River Basin project in Louisiana. The 2005 archived version is available in PDF format. 20-minute video documentation with homeowner …

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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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University of Minnesota

Cleaning After a Flood

Cleaning up from a flood can seem like a daunting task. It’s important to prepare and plan for how you will deal with the damage. Use these guidelines to get your home back to livable standards as so…

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Colorado State University

Caring for Livestock During Disasters

Provides guidelines for stock owners to implement when an event is underway. Specific attention is given to floods, winter weather, tornadoes and hurricanes, wildfire and drought. Addresses common is…

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