Flood-related resources from MU Extension

Available for expert comment

Conne Burnham, University of Missouri Extension state emergency management specialist, can answer reporters' questions on disaster readiness, response and recovery at the household, community and state level. Contact Burnham at 573-884-5254 or burnhamc@missouri.edu.

Missouri Flood Info on Facebook
Missouri Flood Info, http://www.facebook.com/MoFloodInfo, is a collaboration of state, federal and local agencies and organizations involved addressing flooding in Missouri, including the Partnership for Disaster Recovery. Managed by MU Extension.

News releases
Relevant information from MU Extension specialists:

Resources for Your Flooded Home

http://extension.missouri.edu/p/MP904

Mold control

http://extension.missouri.edu/webster/mold-control.aspx

MU Extension flood resources

http://extension.missouri.edu/main/DisplayCategory.aspx?C=259

• Be prepared for flooded roads: extension.missouri.edu/n/2567
• After a flood, think food safety: extension.missouri.edu/n/2550
• Before the flood: Prepare household items for long-term storage: extension.missouri.edu/n/1156
• First aid for leaky basements: extension.missouri.edu/n/2572
• Reducing flood damage to home and property: extension.missouri.edu/n/1155
• Let flood-damaged homes dry thoroughly before installing new coverings: extension.missouri.edu/n/1153
• Warm, wet weather can trigger mold: extension.missouri.edu/n/1139
• Scams and fraud add insult to injury after a disaster: http://extension.missouri.edu/n/1229
• Property loss from disasters may be tax deductible: extension.missouri.edu/n/1113
• Use shock chlorination to disinfect contaminated wells: extension.missouri.edu/n/143
• Snakes on a flood plain: extension.missouri.edu/n/1175

Publications
(To access publications, use the links below or go extension.missouri.edu/publications/ and search by publication number.)

• EMW1023, Quick Tips for Cleaning Up After a Flood – Tips on protective equipment; deciding what can be salvaged and what should be thrown away; safely drying, cleaning and disinfecting materials; and what to do before installing new drywall and insulation.
• MP904, Resources for Your Flooded Home – Downloadable 24-page publications offers information about electrical systems, repairing walls, cleaning furniture, flooring and floor coverings, bedding, kitchen items, and controlling mold and mildew. Other information includes financial advice, filing insurance claims, avoiding fraud and hiring a contractor.
• EMW1026, Safe Drinking Water in an Emergency – Downloadable guide sheet on storing and purifying drinking water during an emergency.

Other links

• extension.missouri.edu/emergency
• extension.missouri.edu/flood