Call for Info
Checklist of things to do and consider for flood victims in SE Minnesota PDF
Deadlines and resources, with phone numbers and websites for more information
Extension's toll free phone answer services can help with flood info too.
Farm Information Line – 800-232-9077 — Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Extension educators answer questions about water, crops, horticulture and climatology issues.
AnswerLine — 800-854-1678 — Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.- noon and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Answers to household and family oriented questions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Flood Recovery
Climatology
Extension
Minnesota Climatology Working Group — Current weather conditions, regularly updated climate data, historical climate data, Twin Cities data, and agricultural climate information.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Stream Flow Reports — weekly water flow reports from Minnesota watersheds
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
North Central River Forecast Center, Chanhassen, MN
The quantified precipitation forecasts
Precipitation Analysis
U.S. Geological Survey — Daily water flow measured on Minnesota Watersheds
WaterWatch — Current water resources conditions, U.S.
Water Watch Real — Time Streamflow Conditions for Minnesota
Other Resources
Association of State Floodplain Managers
Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts
Family
After a Natural Disaster Series:
Coping with Loss
Managing Anger
Talking with Children
Ending Isolation
Extension Publications, News and Info-U scripts
Picking
Up the Pieces
NEW It's important to talk with children about flooding
NEW Prepare for Emergencies
Farm
University of Minnesota Extension
NEW Impact of Flooding on Organic Food and Fields
NEW Be aware of post-flooding health concerns in livestock
NEW Flood-damaged feeds, forages pose risks for livestock
Be
Aware of Special Flood-Related Farm Safety Hazards!
Managing
Flooded Grain Bins
Upper Midwest Haylist — connecting hay buyers and sellers
From Our Extension Partners
NEW Recommendations for Marketing Flood Damaged Grain Crops — Pennsylvania State University
NEW Flooded Farm Vehicles and Equipment — North Dakota State University Extension Service
NEW Maintaining Livestock Health after a Flood: Issues of Disease Control and Sanitation — National Ag Safety Database
NEW Don't Ignore Flood-Damaged Hay — Iowa State University Extension
NEW How to handle debris and sedimentation on flooded areas — Iowa State University Extension
Top of Flood Page
Food/Water
Extension Publications and News
Safe Drinking Water from Wells in Flooded Areas
Info-U scripts - You can also call 1-800-525-UofM (8636) & enter the number to hear the info over the phone.
312 - Disinfection of Water
646 - Drinking Water Safety in Emergencies
656 - Power Outages—Protect Food From Spoilage
643 - Preparing Food Without Power
298 - Water Testing and Safety After a Flood
Related Links
NEW Disinfecting Flooded Wells — Minnesota Department of Health
Bacterial Safety of Well Water — Minnesota Department of Health
Food Safety after a Flood — Minnesota Department
of Health
Horticulture
Extension Publications and Articles
Dealing With Flooded Gardens
Flood Stress on Trees
The
Home Lawn
Lawn
Renovation
Info-U scripts and MP3 files - You can also call 1-800-525-UofM (8636) & enter the number to hear the info over the phone.
502 - Flooded Trees - Minimize Injury
528 - Repairing Flooded Lawns
649 - Removing Mildew
NEW 550 - Storm Damaged Trees
NEW 548 - Hiring a Tree Care Professional
Yard & Garden Line News Articles
April Showers Bring May Pathogens
Flood Damage Effects On Trees
Trees and Shrubs for the Drainage-Challenged Landscape
Tree-ting Storm Damage
Repairing Temporarily Submerged or Flooded Lawns
Waterlogged Plants
Housing
Department of Environmental Health & Safety, University of Minnesota
NEW Managing Water Infiltration into Buildings
NEW Fungi in Buildings
NEW Fungal Abatement Safe Operating Instruction
Extension Publications and News
NEW Septic System Operation after a Flood
NEW Moisture in Basements: Causes and Solutions – Recently updated
Molds—Your
Safe Home
Info-U scripts - You can also call 1-800-525-UofM (8636) & enter the number to hear the info over the phone.
NEW 270 - Testing Housing Materials for Moisture
264 - Your Refrigerator: Keep It Clean and in Good Condition
266 - Cleaning
Flooded Floors and Woodwork
260 - Cleaning
Up After A Flood
La limpieza después de una inundación (Spanish)
263 - Drying
Flood Damaged Books and Family Papers
267 - Flooded Walls - Drying and Cleaning
502 - Flooded Trees - Minimize Injury
657 - Home Insurance Claims
649 - How
To Remove Mildew
818 - Preventing
Consumer Scams
271 - Portable
Heater and Generator Safety
528 - Repairing
Flooded Lawns
Related Links
NEW Preventing and Solving Sewage Treatment Problems During a Flood — Minnesota Department of Health
Mold Internet References Available to the
Public — compiled by U of M Extension
Controlling
Mold Growth in the Home (pdf) — Kansas State University
Flood
Cleanup Information — Iowa State University
Flood
Response — University of Missouri
Flood Safety and Cleanup — Minnesota DNR
Mold
in Homes — Minnesota Department of Health
Molds — US Environmental
Protection Agency
Info for Kids
Educational information for children about floods, Compiled by Extension’s Environmental Science Education Regional Educators.
Internet Resources, Activities, Ideas
PBS In Focus: Floods
Features Real Life Accounts, Science How’s and Whys, Flood Stories, Resources.
WeatherEye — KGAN TV Iowa
Features flood information for kids, including flood types, safety, and a teacher’s guide.
PBS: Nova Online
Flood information and lesson plans
FEMA for Kids (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
Basic information about Floods and FEMA flood terms, games, flood math.
Curriculums that address the topic of flooding
Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) K-12
Activities that directly relate to flooding: Capture, Store, and Release – a focus on wetlands; A Host of Seasons – examining the seasonal variation in rain/water flow; Just Passing Through – the effects of topography and vegetation on water flow; Rain Day Hike – observing water flow on the landscape; What’s Happening – a survey of people’s attitudes and knowledge about flooding; and Imagine – the journey of a water droplet in a flood.
Discover a Watershed: Watershed Manager
Curriculum activities include: Seeing Watersheds – tributaries, headwaters, mouth, and drainage divides; Back to the Future – analyzing streamflow monitoring data to determine the safest location for a future community; and Color Me A Watershed – how development affect a watershed. Available from Minnesota Project WET and Discover a Watershed.
Resources
Flood Preparedness and Response for Minnesota - Powerpoint presentation by John Shutske, University of Minnesota Extension
Disaster
Handbook — University of Wisconsin Extension
Service – The complete Extension resource
- Flood Chapter (653K PDF, 52 pages)
- Preparing to Evacuate Your Farm
- Pesticide Storage Concerns During a Flood
- Protecting Livestock During a Flood
- Standby Electric Generators
- Avoiding Groundwater Damage to Homes
- Cleaning and Repairing Flooded Basements
- Home Clean-Up and Sanitation
- Flood-Damaged Walls, Ceilings and Floors
- Cleaning Flood-Soiled Clothing and Bedding
- Flood-Damaged Furniture and Appliances
- Salvaging Food After a Flood
- Flooded Private Sewage Systems
- Salvaging Stored Wet Feed and Grain
- Maintaining Livestock Health After a Flood
- Flooded Farm Vehicles and Equipment
- Tips for Handling Flooded Soils
- Salvaging Crops After Flooding
- Weed Management After a Flood
Extension
Disaster Education Network (EDEN) — a collaborative multi-state effort by
Extension Services across the country to improve the delivery of
services to citizens affected by disasters.
Energy cautions during flooding — Xcel Energy news release
Federal Emergency Management Agency — (FEMA) Flood Resources
Flood Clean-up Information — Iowa State University
Health Hazards of Flood Cleanup Work — National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Floods: Minimizing Pollution and Health Risks — Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Traffic and Road Conditions — Minnesota Department of Transportation — Weather Reports, Construction, Delays, Detours, and more.
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