MU Extension In JeffCo: Flood-Related Resources From MU Extension

Press release from the MU Extension in Jefferson County:

June 25, 2021

• Be prepared for flooded roads: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/be-prepared-for-flooded-roads-2567
• First aid for leaky basements: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/first-aid-for-leaky-basements-2572
• Reducing flood damage to home and property: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/reducing-flood-damage-to-home-and-property-1155
• Let flood-damaged homes dry thoroughly before installing new coverings: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/let-flood-damaged-homes-dry-thoroughly-before-installing-new-coverings-3073
• Scams and fraud add insult to injury after a disaster: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/protect-yourself-from-contractor-fraud-1170
• Property loss from disasters may be tax deductible: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/property-loss-from-disasters-may-be-tax-deductible-1113
• Use shock chlorination to disinfect contaminated wells: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/use-shock-chlorination-to-disinfect-contaminated-wells-1096
• Snakes on a flood plain: https://extension.missouri.edu/news/snakes-on-a-flood-plain-1175

Publications

In-depth information is available from these MU Extension publications, which are available for free download. (To access publications, use the links below or go extension.missouri.edu/publications/ and search by publication number.)

• EMW1023, Quick Tips for Cleaning up After a Flood – Tips on protective equipment; deciding what can be salvaged and what should be thrown away; safely drying, cleaning and disinfecting materials; and what to do before installing new drywall and insulation.
• MP904, Resources for Your Flooded Home – Downloadable 24-page publication offers information about electrical systems; repairing walls; cleaning furniture, flooring, floor coverings, bedding and kitchen items; and controlling mold and mildew. Other information includes financial advice, filing insurance claims, avoiding fraud and hiring a contractor.
• EMW1026, Safe Drinking Water in an Emergency – Downloadable guide sheet on storing and purifying drinking water during an emergency.

More from MU Extension

• https://extension.missouri.edu/find-your-interest/health-and-safety/emergency-management
• https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/flood-resources

National Weather Service

• Flood Safety Tips, www.weather.gov/safety/flood(opens in new window)
• "Turn Around Don't Drown" flood safety PSA, youtu.be/CxSgwRQaCqw(opens in new window)

This press release was produced by the MU Extension in Jefferson County. The views expressed here are the author’s own.