Making Life Work. That’s what we try to do each day. But that effort can become challenging and often frustrating. Alabama Extension is he...
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BE PROACTIVE The best way to protect your home and family is by preparing ahead of time. MITIGATE • Keep your home in good repair. •...
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When discharging water, make sure the discharge hose delivers the water several feet away from the house to a well-drained area that slopes ...
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Before entering any building after a flood, make sure it is structurally sound and safe to enter. If you are not sure, ask local officials f...
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Structural Integrity When first returning to a flooded home, you may face many threats to life and health. The first and most obvious issue...
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When natural disasters strike, you must take care of yourself and your family first. There are serious problems to deal with before recovery...
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With planning, you can prevent some damage to interior contents and reduce the loss of important items. Some changes include moving items up...
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Learn about floodwater, risk assessment, contaminated crops, and what food crop producers can do to prepare for flooding. Through...
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Take steps to ensure that your well water is safe after a flood. One method of disinfection is shock chlorination. Up...
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Winter storms can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard with blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for several days. Som...
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Safe Food Handling Take some simple precautions when preparing food for storage. Always work with well-scrubbed hands and be sure a...
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Tips on Cleaning and Reconditioning Check your insurance requirements first before operating or attempting to clean vehicles, equipment, or...
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