The University of Minnesota Extension Service is a major producer of research-based and educational materials. This page is a source for disaster recovery information.

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From Extension

• Take steps to counter mold, mildew in storm-damaged home -- news release
• Check food in freezer, decontaminate kitchen items after storm -- news release
• Protect yourself from glass, wood splinters during storm clean-up -- news release
• Electricity Generators: Life-Saving or Deadly -- news release
• Financial survival requires clear head and preparation -- news release
• Appropriate clean-up attire: Safety first -- news release
• Crisis and grief affects decision making -- news release
• To cope, people need to talk, listen, and support -- news release
• Young people need special attention during crisis -- news release
• Missing pet adds to storm trauma for some families -- news release
• Plan ahead before fixing tornado-damaged livestock buildings -- news release
• Extension expert urges caution when using portable heaters after tornado -- news release
• Stomach magnets can protect cows in pastures with storm debris -- news release
• Tornado Damages in Southern Minnesota

Important Disaster Recovery Tips

• Immediate Response and Clean-Up
• Think Safety
• Wind-Damaged Structures
• Farm Recovery from Disaster
• Portable Heaters/Electricity Generators
• Stress and Coping
• Money and Crisis
• Food Safety
• Pets and Wildlife Animals

From the Saint Paul Pioneer Press

• Clinton declares tornado zone disaster area
• Web Extra: Hear tornado survivors' stories and browse a picture gallery depicting the damage and clean-up work.

Other Disaster Recovery Information

• Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management
• Tornado Cleanup Safety
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• Help after a disaster -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• The Minnesota Department of Transportation -- highway patrol reports, road maintenance and repair, road conditions,and other information
• American Red Cross
• Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)
• Disaster Resources -- University of Illinois
• Disaster Handbook -- University of Wisconsin Extension; chapters on floods,fire, drought,tornadoes, winter storms, and community and family issues

Related Links

• The National Weather Service
• Natural Hazards Data Resources Directory

Videotapes, public service announcements, and curriculum materials are available on four topics: Managing Anger Coping with Loss Talking with Children Ending Isolation

• Keep cool heads when sharing your home during a crisis -- news release
• Change, Crisis, and Loss in Our Lives
• Rebuilding Self-esteem -- Ideas for Farm Men and Women
• The Family Stress Series -- examines some stressful situations, and outlines positive ways for families to deal with stress.
• In Tense Times -- a series of publications put together by Cluster 10 counties that address stress, community and family related issues.
• Picking Up the Pieces video offers solutions for post-disaster recovery -- news release
• There's more to disaster-related problems than money -- news release
• Parents can help children cope with catastrophes, crises -- news release

• Living Resourcefully with Reduced Income
• Adjusting to Suddenly Reduced Income

Related Links

• IRS disaster relief information, with links to material on tax relief, casualty losses, emergency late filing, forms and publications -- Internal Revenue Service
• Minnesota Attorney General's Consumer Connection
• Disaster Relief via the Internet

Related Links

• Food Safety During Disasters -- USDA
• Keeping food safe during emergencies -- Purdue University