Agrosecurity and Floods
Extension Disaster Education Network
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In This Resource Area
Resources
- Build a flood dike 4-minute demonstration by Dr. Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension Engineer.
- Coastal Hazards documents in the National Sea Grant Library.
- FloodSmart.gov is the official National Flood Insurance Program Web site. Can flooding affect your community?
- DisasterAssistance.gov consolidates disaster assistance information on one Web site.
- Snow/Ice preparedness information.
- Influenza preparedness information.
Answers from our Experts
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- How important is nearby vegetation to the survivability of my home during a wildfire?
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- What should I do to make my property defensible against wildfire?
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- When is it safe to return to flooded areas?
Recent Learning Lessons
- March 09, 2009
- Extension Disaster Education Network Learning Lessons
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