News Release
Latest Update — May 19, 2010
Originally Released — May 4, 2010
Flood Recovery Tips from UT Extension
and the national network of land grant universities, eXtension,
including the Louisiana State University Ag Center
- UT Extension Flood Recovery Resources
A list of publications and fact sheets to assist flood victims and communities recovering from the recent devastating floods of Middle and West Tennessee.
News for homeowners and the general public:
- Returning to Your Home After the Flood
- Food and Water Safety
- Establish a Record of the Flood Loss Before Cleaning Up
- Avoiding the Hazards of Mold
- Well Purification 101
- Salvaging Furniture After a Flood
- After the Water Recedes: Cleaning Carpets and Floors
- After the Waters Recede: Removing Odor from Your Home
- Staying Healthy After the Flood
- After the Flood: Watch Out for Pests in Buildings and Debris
- Recovering the Flooded Landscape
- From the FDA: Foods Contaminated by Flood Waters
- Flooding Means Mosquitoes!
Other sources of flood recovery information:
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster assistance
- The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA)
- The Extension Disaster Education Network Guide: First Steps to Flood Recovery
- LSU Ag Center Storm Recovery Guide
- American Red Cross
Many thanks to LSU Ag Center for sharing their lessons learned from the Katrina disaster.