The same social media sites that you use in your daily life to share and connect with friends can become a lifeline before, during, or after a flood.

This publication is intended to give quick, brief answers to the many issues that arise after a flood.

Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.

Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.

Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.

Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.

Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.

Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.

Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.

Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.

Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.

Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.

Part of a series of audio resources detailing the first steps to flood recovery, published by Purdue University.

Part of a series of audio resources detailing the First Steps to Flood Recovery, published by Purdue University.

A helpful article that answers common health concern questions that arise after a flood has occurred.

Whether you're filing for insurance, seeking assistance, or claiming a casualty tax deduction, you will need proof of your losses. This includes both before and after a disaster.

Grain bins exposed to floodwaters are likely to have sustained damage and some grain loss can be expected. It is, however, often possible to repair bins and salvage at least part of the grain.

A helpful article providing an overview of precautions to take when entering a flooded home.

A helpful resource covering frequently asked questions about lawns and gardens following a flood.

Returning to a flooded site can be quite devastating. Flood damage to your home or office maybe quite extensive and overwhelming. What about your landscape and garden? Your first impulse may be to pull all the plants out and start over.

Disaster recovery can be as dangerous as the disaster itself, especially if no disaster preparedness plan was implemented.

The purpose of this document is to give an overview of those materials that can be salvaged and those that cannot and how to make some decisions.

Buildings exposed to floodwaters must be evaluated for the extent of the damage and the amount of cleanup and repairs necessary to restore them to a usable condition.

Identifying appropriate construction materials and understanding their characteristics may help you reduce flood and water damage to your home’s contents and structure.

A helpful article to get started on restoring a flooded home including safety measures and important first steps.