Extension Disaster Education Network

University of Wyoming Extension

Floods

Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters other than fire. Many Wyoming areas are susceptible to flooding after heavy rains or thunderstorms. Floods can be slow, or fast rising depending on their intensity and can cause substantial loss of life and property damage. After a flood, cleanup and sanitizing is an important step toward restoring homes, businesses and farms.

Documents

• Basic Food Safety During Flooding
• Damaged Food in a Flood
• Flooding - What to Know and Do
• Flood History and Causes
• Flood Recovery
• Water -Watch Your Well

Links  

• National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Floods Webinar
• Check, Disinfect Flooded Wells
• First Steps to Flood Recovery 
• Flood Cleanup and Black Mold
• Flood Cleanup: Questions About Cleaning Products
• Flood Clean-up Guidelines For Stored Food
• Flooding, Mosquitoes, and West Nile Virus.What You Need to Know
• Cleaning Your Flooded or Water-Damaged Home
• Flood - A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety
• Resources for Your Flooded Home