Floods and Storms

Educational Resources from Purdue Extension

Links

Other important Information:

Current Update

Disaster Assistance Q & As
Press Release from FEMA and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security

National Weather Service
National maps and updated warnings and forecasts.
(Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

Volunteer Rain, Hail, and Snow Reports
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network is a unique, non-profit, community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow).
(Source: CoCoRaHS)

WaterWatch - Current water resources conditions
Map of real-time streamflow compared to historical streamflow for the day of the year (Indiana)
(Source: U.S. Geological Survey)

INVOAD - Helping Indiana Residents in the Recent Floods
To learn more about volunteering your time, donating goods or needed items, and contributing money click the above link.

Preparation

What to do Before a Flood
Steps to take before a flood occurs.
(Source: FEMA)

Deciding to Stay or to Go
A families' guide to preparing for natural disasters.
(Source: American Red Cross & FEMA)

Disaster Preparedness: Floods
A guide for every stage of flood disasters.
(Source: ACES)

Flood Disaster Supply Kit
A list of needed supplies to have available before flooding begins.
(Source: FEMA)

Floods (English) / Inundaciones (Espaņol)
Facts to remember to protect your personal health and safety.
(Source: CDC)

Planning for Disaster Debris
This guide highlights the need for communities to plan for the cleanup of debris after a major natural disaster. Based on lessons learned from communities that have experienced such disasters, this guide contains information to help communities prepare for and recover more quickly from the increased solid waste generated by a natural disaster.
(Source: EPA)

Septic System Performance in Flooded and Wet Soil Conditions
This publication provides tips on improving septic systems before, during, and after a flood. (Source: Purdue Extension)

Response

What do to during a flood
Steps to take while a flood is occurring.
(Source: FEMA)

Recovery

Home and Family

First Steps to Flood Recovery
This brochure outlines the first steps you can take to recover from a fl ood and tells you where you can get more information.
(Source: Purdue Extension)

New Release Template (for "First Steps to Flood Recovery") - this news release template is available to direct affected (or potentially affected) individuals to this brochure, as well as other flood-related materials.

What to do after a flood
Steps to take after a flood has occurred.
(Source: FEMA)

What You Should Do If Your Water Well Has Been Flooded
Water from a well that has been flooded should be assumed to be contaminated. This new page provides homeowners and Extension Educators with information and steps to deal with flooded wells.
(Source: Purdue Extension)

Septic System Performance in Flooded and Soggy Soil Conditions
If you have a septic system, it is important to watch your home water use during periods of heavy precipitation and flooding. Included in this link are some suggestions on how to reduce your wastewater flow.
(Source: Purdue Extension)

Damaged Food
Most food should be thrown out, but in some cases commercially-canned food can be salvaged. (Source: Purdue Extension)

Flood Sanitation
The linked information will be of assistance to homeowners and citizens both during and after a flood or other disaster which affects private residences, water supplies, and other facilities.
(Source: Indiana State Department of Health)

Repairing Your Flooded Home
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A comprehensive guide dealing with drying out your home, restoring utilities, and cleaning up.
(Source: American Red Cross)

Cleaning and Repairing Flooded Basements
A guide to getting water out and preventing future problems.
(Source: North Dakota State Extension)

Multiple Flood Recovery Resources from North Dakota State University
NDSU has many excellent home recovery materials at this Web site.

Home Repair and Cleaning after a Flood
A detailed list of various cleaning supplies and their uses
(Source: Michigan State University)

Where to Test your Water in Indiana
Everyone should have their water tested for bacteria, nitrate, and lead when they move to a house with a private well, and at least every few years after that. This site provides information on who to contact for your water testing needs.
(Source: Purdue Extension)

How to Prevent and Remove Mildew
After flooding, mold and mildew may begin to grow. This site provides steps to prevent and remove mildew.
(Source: University of Missouri)

Mold in the Home Resource Guide
Information pertaining to the prevention and clean-up of molds along with flooding concerns

Molds in your Home
A guide to coping with mold in your home.
(Source: North Dakota State University)

When Your Income Drops

A list of helpful credit publications

Personal finance materials

LSU disaster recovery

Around the Farm

January 2005 Flooding, Saturated Soils, and the Wheat Crop
Wheat throughout Indiana may be partially or completely covered with water from the flooding that is occurring across most of the state. Read this article to learn on how to deal with your winter crop.
(Source: Purdue Extension)

Lawn and Landscape

Dealing with Flood Damage
After widespread flooding, many question how well turf will survive. Turf injury from flooding depends on water temperature, species, duration of submergence, and depth of submergence. Gain information about flooding and turf in this article.
(Source: Purdue Extension)

Garden and Landscape Triage (After the Storm)
Advice for those looking for answers regarding water damage to landscape, trees, and garden plants.
(Source: Purdue Extension)

Mitigation

Helping Hoosiers Protect Their Drinking Water
Safe Water for the Future focuses on protecting that what that Indiana citizens use for drinking. This is a comprehensive website dealing with all aspects of water quality and safety.
(Source: Purdue Extension)

Flood Disaster Supply Kit
A list of needed supplies to have available before flooding begins.
(Source: FEMA)

Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
A tool for all citizens. Regardless of our annual income or our financial assets, we all need to have our financial records in order to help maintain stability in the event of an emergency.
(Source: FEMA, Citizen Corps, and Operation Hope)

Additional Flood Resources

Flood Damage in the United States
The flood damage estimates presented in this website are compiled from NWS records and publications, supplemented by reports of other federal and state agencies.

The following are links to flood information and resources from Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina and North Dakota.

Streaming Video: Coping...After the Flood
(Window Media Player 9)
Video is 28 minutes in length
Reclaiming your home after a flood, including information on cleanup/recovery and who to contact for help.
(Source: Kansas State University)

USDA Disaster Assistance
Information provided by Farm Service Agency

Storm and Flood Safety for Kids

FEMA for Kids: Floods
Interactive and educational activities for youth, such as: Fact or Fiction, Disaster Math, and a Flood Story.
(Source: FEMA)

FEMA for Kids: Thunderstorms
Interactive and educational activities for youth, such as: Storm Photos, Lightning Secrets, and Safety Tips.
(Source: FEMA)

Billy, Maria, and the Thunderstorm
A printable coloring book about safety procedures during a thuderstorm.
(Source: NOAA)

Flood Photo Gallery

Indiana Floods 2005

Indiana Floods 2003

News Archives

2003

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