Floods and Your Family
Floods are one of the most common, and most costly, natural disasters. Preparing now for flood situations can minimize injury to yourself and your family and speed the recovery process.
Flood Preparedness Factsheet
Related Websites
Clean Up Safely After a Disaster
Website with links to specific disaster cleanup and hazard topics.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Website with links to specific disaster cleanup and hazard topics.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Emergency Preparedness and Response: Floods
CDC's main website of flood preparedness, response and recovery information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC's main website of flood preparedness, response and recovery information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
First Steps to Flood Recovery
Website containing information on various recovery measures following a flood.
Purdue Univeristy Extension
Website containing information on various recovery measures following a flood.
Purdue Univeristy Extension
Flood Information
NDSU-Extesion flood preparedness and recovery website - contains factsheets, weblinks, podcasts and more.
North Dakota State University Extension Service
NDSU-Extesion flood preparedness and recovery website - contains factsheets, weblinks, podcasts and more.
North Dakota State University Extension Service
Flood Information: Family and Children
Website with links to information for families during and after flood situations.
North Dakota State University Extension Service
Website with links to information for families during and after flood situations.
North Dakota State University Extension Service
Issues in Agriculture: Floods
Website with links to flood response and recovery information for homes, farms and food and water safety.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Website with links to flood response and recovery information for homes, farms and food and water safety.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Natural Disasters and Weather Emergencies: Flooding
EPA's main webpage of resources on flood related hazards and measures to protect yourself and your family.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA's main webpage of resources on flood related hazards and measures to protect yourself and your family.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Ready America: Floods
Main website for FEMAs Ready America Program containing flood preparedness tips and resources.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Main website for FEMAs Ready America Program containing flood preparedness tips and resources.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Additional Factsheets
Prepare Before a Flood
Be Red Cross Ready: Flood Safety Checklist
Checklist of actions to take before, during and after a flood to protect you and your family.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Checklist of actions to take before, during and after a flood to protect you and your family.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Flood Preparedness and Response: Strategies for Families
Factsheet on preparedness measures to take before a flood situation to protect your family.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Factsheet on preparedness measures to take before a flood situation to protect your family.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Key Facts about Flood Readiness
Basic steps to take to prepare for a flood, including emergency supplies you may need.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Basic steps to take to prepare for a flood, including emergency supplies you may need.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
What Should I Do?
Webpage with general information on how to prepare for a flood.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Webpage with general information on how to prepare for a flood.
American Red Cross (ARC)
What Supplies Do I Need?
Checklist of supplies needed for a flood emergency.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Checklist of supplies needed for a flood emergency.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Recover After a Flood
After a Flood: The First Steps
Steps to take immediately after a flood situation.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Steps to take immediately after a flood situation.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Cleaning and Sanitizing With Bleach After an Emergency
Recommendations and safety tips for using bleach for cleaning and sanitizing after an emergency.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Recommendations and safety tips for using bleach for cleaning and sanitizing after an emergency.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Cleaning Flood-Soiled Clothing and Bedding
Factsheet on cleaning and salvaging clothing and bedding damaged by flood waters.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Factsheet on cleaning and salvaging clothing and bedding damaged by flood waters.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Cleanup of Flood Water
Recommendations for the cleanup of flood waters and how to protect yourself and your family.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Recommendations for the cleanup of flood waters and how to protect yourself and your family.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Prevent Illness After a Natural Disaster
Factsheet addressing health risks and hazards after a disaster situation. Includes animal and insect related hazards, carbon monoxide poisoning, food and water safety.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Factsheet addressing health risks and hazards after a disaster situation. Includes animal and insect related hazards, carbon monoxide poisoning, food and water safety.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Protect Your Health and Safety After a Flood
Factsheet on health and safety issues following a flood.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Factsheet on health and safety issues following a flood.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Protect Yourself From Chemicals Released During a Natural Disaster
Information on protecting yourself from chemical exposure during flood situations, includes hotline numbers for Poison Control and the EPA.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Information on protecting yourself from chemical exposure during flood situations, includes hotline numbers for Poison Control and the EPA.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Protect Yourself from Mold
Factsheet of measures for protecting yourself and your family from mold hazards after a flood.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Factsheet of measures for protecting yourself and your family from mold hazards after a flood.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Salvaging Food After a Flood: Safety Measures in the Kitchen and Garden
Factsheet on food safety issues after a flood situation.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Factsheet on food safety issues after a flood situation.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Resources for Kids
Be Careful in Your Home - Tips for Children
Full color poster for kids showing safe measures to take in the home after a flood.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Full color poster for kids showing safe measures to take in the home after a flood.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Be Careful Outdoors - Tips for Children
Full color poster for kids showing safety steps to take outdoors following a flood.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Full color poster for kids showing safety steps to take outdoors following a flood.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Be Careful with Food and Water - Tips for Children
Full color poster for kids showing steps for safe food and water after flood situations.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Full color poster for kids showing steps for safe food and water after flood situations.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Feelings After a Flood - Tips for Children
Full color poster to help kids handle their feelings after a flood.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Full color poster to help kids handle their feelings after a flood.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)