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  1. When is flood insurance worth it? Published: February 13, 2008
  2. How can I find out what my city's emergency plans are for a flood? Published: February 13, 2008
  3. How do you remove mold from a closet ceiling, and how do you prevent it from returning? Published: February 13, 2008
  4. What should I do with my fuel tank if flooding is likely? Published: February 08, 2008
  5. What do I need to have before making a claim with my insurance company or for tax purposes? Published: February 08, 2008
  6. How can I prepare appliances for flooding? Published: February 08, 2008
  7. How can I prevent sewer backup? Published: February 08, 2008
  8. How can I check my sump pump? Published: February 08, 2008
  9. Where can I obtain sandbags? Published: February 08, 2008
  10. How many sandbags are needed for each foot of dike length? Published: February 08, 2008
  11. How can I keep floodwater from back filling through a basement toilet? Published: February 08, 2008
  12. How do I plug a floor drain to keep floodwater out? Published: February 08, 2008
  13. Where should I discharge water pumped from a flooded basement? Published: February 07, 2008
  14. Does my homeowner’s insurance cover floods? Published: February 07, 2008
  15. I have homeowner’s insurance, but I’m not sure if I need or am required to purchase additional flood or additional hazard insurance. How can I find out? Published: February 07, 2008
  16. What is the difference between “actual value” and “replacement value”? Published: February 07, 2008
  17. Which papers or records should I keep inside the home? Published: February 07, 2008
  18. Which records or valuable papers are best kept in a safe deposit box or a secure location outside the home? Published: February 07, 2008
  19. I purchased my homeowner’s policy several years ago. How do I know when I need to update it? Published: February 07, 2008
  20. What should I do when I need to make a claim? Published: February 07, 2008
  21. How much sand is needed for a dike? Published: February 07, 2008
  22. How should sandbags be placed? Published: February 07, 2008
  23. How much freeboard height should be provided with a sandbag dike or other flood protection? Published: February 07, 2008
  24. What can the American Red Cross do to help me during a disaster? Published: January 24, 2008
  25. My care receiver and I need to get our lives back together after a recent disaster. But I am so stressed. Is this normal? Published: January 24, 2008
  26. What documentation do I need to make sure my care recipient’s service animal is allowed in evacuation facilities? Published: January 22, 2008
  27. I care for someone who is bedridden. Whom should I call for help with evacuation during a disaster. Published: January 22, 2008
  28. During a recent snowstorm, we lost power, and it wasn't restored for a week. Our home was extremely cold, and I became concerned that the person I care for could suffer hypothermia. In the future, what signs should I be looking for, and what can I do to prevent it? Published: January 18, 2008
  29. During a heat wave, we are supposed to go to a "cooling shelter," but we don't have a car. How can we get there? Published: January 17, 2008
  30. My husband is in a nursing home, and I still live in our home. I’m worried about what might happen to him if there is a disaster. What can I do to prepare? Published: January 17, 2008

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