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.
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Take steps to ensure that your well water is safe after a flood. One method of disinfection is shock chlorination.
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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 all utens...
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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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Buildings that have been exposed to floodwaters need to be evaluated for the extent of damage and the amount of cleanup and repairs necessar...
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Standby generators are powered by tractors or engines and may be either portable or stationary. Engine-driven units available may have an au...
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