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Extension Disaster Education Network

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Sandbagging for Flood Protection: A sandbag dike must be built properly to prevent or reduce flood damage.■ Managing VolunteersSince a dike will fail if not built correctly, training people...; More...

Steps to Reduce Flood and Water Damage: Many things can be done before an impending flood to reduce damage to home and property. This checklist can help you prepare to reduce the impact of water or...; More...

Strengthening House Structures to Protect Against Shift From Flood or Wind Forces: This publication is intended to give quick, brief answers to the many issues that arise..; More...

Managing your Flood Risk: Effectively managing risk is important in dealing with and recovering from a disaster. This explains how to manage risk through insurance and other disaster...; More...

Reinforcing Existing Homes to Resist Flood and Wind Damage: Identify methods that are used in reinforcing and strengthening existing and new house structures to protect against water and wind damage. Options to protect...; More...

Drying Out After A Flood: This publication is intended to give quick, brief answers to the many issues that arise after a flood. You will not find detailed instructions here, but the...; More...

Preparing your Finances for Times of Disaster: If you think your household finances are invulnerable to disaster, think again. Just one flood, fire, earthquake or tornado can wipe out a lifetime of savings...; More...

What is Your Flood Risk?: Increase your awareness of flood risk and flood zones, and identify alternatives in addressing flood risk.Flooding frequently occurs in the U.S. The Federal...; More...

In This Resource Area

Prepare for Floods

Recover from a Flood

Reduce Potential for Future Flood Damage

Plan for Floods

Video and Audio Files on preparedness and recovery.
Money Management in Times of Disaster Learn what you can do about your finances.
Disaster Preparedness Make sure your family is prepared.

The Extension Disaster Education Network website provides additional resources for Extension educators.

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