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Index to Hazards, Priorities, Repairs, Modifications to Flooded Buildings

This article lists references sources for dealing with flood damage to buildings, safe entry to flooded buildings, and cleaning or preventing future damage or mold contamination in flooded buildings.

If your building has been flooded, this website provides an easy to understand guide for flood damage assessment, setting priorities of action, safety, and we provide special information about avoiding or minimizing mold damage.

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Flood Preparedness and Safety

The American Red Cross and local emergency managers conduct sessions to increase public awareness and to educate the community in ways to prevent, prepare for, and cope with emergencies. Local emergency managers also sponsor public meetings on damage reduction, safety, response planning, how to handle stress, and other flood-related topics.

Flood & Storm Damage Research / References


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