When you have flood-damaged carpeting and rugs, your options depend on the source of flooding. If sewage-contaminated floodwater has covered...
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Decide which pieces are worth restoring. Make your decision according to these factors:
extent of damage
cost of the article
se...
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Floodwater may be contaminated, so it is important to thoroughly clean and disinfect flood-soiled clothing to kill harmful bacteria. Prompt ...
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Cleaning and Sterilizing Dishes and Cooking Utensils
Before using any dishes, pots, pans, or cooking utensils that were in contact with f...
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Should I be concerned about living in a moldy home?
Mold in the air is associated with health problems. For many people, these are minor an...
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Restoring electrical systems and evaluating damage to appliances are high priorities after flooding. But before any electrical system is tur...
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Tremendous amounts of rain can fall over a short period of time, resulting in flooding of low-lying areas. With this flooding comes the prob...
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After a disaster, there remains the overwhelming job of cleaning up. One of the biggest areas of concern is the safety of food and water.
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When faced with the destruction of your home following a storm, you may wonder how to start putting the pieces back together. With so much t...
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Following a federally qualified disaster, counties may be designated eligible for disaster assistance to households and businesses. The foll...
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Here are a few tips people need to remember as they begin restoring their lives and property.
Be patient. This applies to family me...
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Don’t allow your pets to roam loose after a disaster. Familiar landmarks and smells might be gone. Pets can easily get lost.
While you ...
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