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Dealing with Flooding

Floods are one of the most common, and most costly, natural disasters. Preparing for flood situations can minimize injury to yourself and your family and speed the recovery process. These resources will help you prepare and recover from flooding situations.

  • All-Hazards Booklet — From the Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa State University, this 100 page booklet was developed as a resource for citizens of rural agricultural communities. The booklets’ four sections contain an overview of a particular hazard and several informational handouts in a check list format to help guide individuals in preparing for a particular hazard before it occurs, during the event, and recovering from the situation.
  • Flood Information — North Dakota State University Extension resources for before, during, and after flooding.
  • Inundaciones: sugerencias útiles — Resources from South Dakota State University.

FARM

BUSINESS

The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) at Iowa State University can help Iowa businesses plan, prepare and protect their operations.

CIRAS has valuable resources that can help you with many flooding-related tasks, including:

HOTLINES

  • Iowa Concern Hotline: 800-447-1985
    Help and referrals for dealing with stress, crisis and loss in times of disaster.
  • Teenline — 800-443-8336 Available all hours, all days. Personal and health-related information and referral.

WEATHER MAPS AND REPORTS

CLEAN UP AFTER FLOODING

REPAIR ISSUES