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

• Search the University of Minnesota Extension Service's News Releases
• Flood-related public service announcements (PSAs)

• Minnesota Climatology Working Group

• Management of Stored Grain with Aeration
• Natural-Air Corn Drying in the Upper Midwest

• To report spilled chemicals or pesticides in flood-prone or flooded areas, call (800) 422-0798 outstate, (651) 649-5451 metro, to reach the Minnesota Department of Emergency Management
• Trees--Storm Damaged -- Info-U
• Managing Fuel Oil Spills: Home Cleanup

Related Links
• Flooding and its effect on trees -- St. Paul Field Office of the USDA Forest Service, State, and Private Forestry
• National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center -- images of soil moisture, snow water equivalence, snow depth, surface temps; satellite imagery

• Picking Up the Pieces -- disaster information resource from the University of Minnesota Extension Service
• 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.

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

Related Links
• Flood insurance telephone numbers and addresses plus a Q and A section. -- Insurance News Network
• IRS disaster relief information -- Internal Revenue Service
• Minnesota Attorney General's Office
• State Disaster Assistance Programs -- Minnesota Department of Economic Security

• The Home Lawn
• Repairing Flooded Lawns -- Info-U
• Lawn Renovation

• Moisture in Basements: Causes and Solutions ­ Damp and leaky basements affect owners of older and newer homes. Find solutions to these problems in this illustrated 12-page publication.
• Managing Water Infiltration into Buildings--Department of Environmental Health and Safety, U of M
• Drying Your Home With Outside Air
• Molds--Your Safe Home
• Cleaning Up After A Flood -- Info-U
• Priorities for Clean Up and Repair After a Flood -- Info-U
• Cleaning Flood-Soiled Carpet and Rugs -- Info-U
• Drying Flood Damaged Books and Family Papers -- Info-U
• Clean and Remove Refrigerator and Freezer Odors -- Info-U
• Cleaning Flooded Floors and Woodwork -- Info-U
• Drying Walls After a Flood -- Info-U
• How To Remove Mildew -- Info-U
• Cleaning Flood-Soiled Clothing -- Info-U
• Removing Mildew Stain -- Info-U
• Repairing Flooded Lawns -- Info-U
• After the Basement Has Been Wet -- Some household tips for cleaning up flood damage.
• Combatting Molds in Homes -- Ordering information for VHS cassette

Related Links
• Flood Clean-up Information -- Iowa State University
• After the Flood - Flood clean-up procedures from University Extension, University of Missouri, Lincoln.
• How to Prevent and Remove Mildew -- Clemson University
• Limpieza profunda después de Inundación --University of Florida

• Best Management Practices - Carcass Disposal -- Minnesota Board of Animal Health

Related Links
• The Internet Hay Exchange

• Water Testing and Safety After a Flood -- Info-U
• Drinking Water Safety in Emergencies -- Info-U
• Disinfection of Water -- Info-U
• Preparing Food Without Power -- Info-U
• Safe Drinking Water from Wells in Flooded Areas
• Should I Buy a Home Water Treatment System?
• What is Groundwater?- A glossary of groundwater terms
• Safe Drinking Water For Minnesotans

Related Links
• Food Safety -- USDA
• The Health Hazards of Flood Cleanup Work -- National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety
• Keeping Food Safe During Emergencies -- Purdue University
• Health and Safety Universal Precautions for Post- Flood Buildings -- Vermont Safety Information Resources on the Internet (SIRI)

Related Links
• Flood Clean-up Information -- Iowa State University
• State Flood Resources- Who to Call in State Government, from the Minnesota Planning web site.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• FEMA News Desk -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Flood Information -- Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• 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)
• Flooding Resources -- University of Illinois Extension
• Disaster Handbook -- University of Wisconsin Extension; chapters on floods, fire, drought,tornadoes, winter storms, and community and family issues
• Coping with Floods -- North Dakota State University

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