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Nebraska Electric Power Companies Waive Fee

Public power companies in Nebraska that serve areas impacted by Missouri River flooding are offering a break to their customers. If electrical service had to be disconnected because of direct damage from the flood, customers will not be charged a fee to have service turned back on. These companies include Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska Public Power District, Burt County Public Power District, and Cedar-Knox Public Power District. For details, please contact your local power company.

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Before the Flood

Before the Flood - Videos from North Dakota State University

Preparing a Home Which Will be Flooded - Kenneth Hellevang, North Dakota State University

English Version
Spanish Version
Audio Mp3 recording by  Shirley Niemeyer, UNL Extension Housing and Environment Specialist

Reduce Water and Flood Damage in Home

Preventing Flood Damage - Existing Home - Louisana State University - AgCenter

General Tips for Reducing Flood and Water Damage Inside the Home (PDF file, 74KB) - Iowa State University Extension

Steps to Reduce Flood and Water Damage (PDF file, 51KB) - Iowa State University Extension

Electric Units Require Care (PDF file, 8KB) - Iowa State University Extension

Basements May Flood if Drainage is Poor (PDF file, 9KB) - Iowa State University Extension

Managing Risks (PDF file, 92KB) - Iowa State University Extension

How to Reduce Risk from Flood - Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

During the Flood

Flooding and wet conditions are causing continuing basement seepage which can be harmful to residents

Dealing with Continuing Basement Seepage, Kenneth Hellevang, North Dakota State University

 

Information provided by:

Bobbi Holm, Extension Educator-Urban Environment, UNL Extension in Douglas and Sarpy Counties, Omaha, Nebraska

After the Flood

Officials Offer Tips For Preserving Important Papers and Family Records- FEMA

Creating A Healthy Home: A Field Guide for Clean-Up of Flooded Homes National Center for Healthy Homes

After the Flood - Videos from North Dakota State University

New Phone App from NDSU to Help Residents Record and Recover From Flood Damage

Entering and Cleaning Up Flooded Homes, Protect Yourself and Your Family During Cleanup  University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Equipment for Entering and Cleaning Flood-Damaged Property
Folks waiting for flood waters to recede can start preparing to clean up homes and property by locating and organizing these essential tools and equipment.

Resources for Your Flooded Home (PDF file) University of Missouri Extension

National Electrical Manufacturers Association - Guidelines for Handling Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment

Mold Damage In Homes - Audio Mp3 recording by Shirley Niemeyer, UNL Extension Housing and Environment Specialist

Rehabbing Flooded Houses: A Guide for Builders and Contractors (PDF file, English and Spanish) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, prepared by Steven Winter Associates, Inc.

First Entry of a Flooded Home (PDF file, 51KB) - Iowa State University Extension

Hiring Contractors (PDF file, 88KB) - Iowa State University Extension

Making Claims (PDF file, 68KB) - Iowa State University Extension

Flood Risk Management - Avoiding Scams Following a Flood

(PDF file, 51KB) - Iowa State University Extension

Initial Restoration for Flooded Buildings (PDF file, 253KB) - FEMA

Flood Damage - Resistant Materials Requirements (PDF file, 1,163 KB) for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program

Storm Recovery Guide (PDF file, 1, 004 KB) - Louisiana State University Extension

Mold Removal Guidelines for Your Flooded Home (PDF file, 708KB) - Louisiana State University Extension

Hiring a Mold Remediation Contractor - Joseph Laquatra, Extension. Cornell University and Claudette Reichel, Louisiana State University AgCenter

Flood Cleanup: Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems (PDF file, 37KB) - EPA

Flooding Housing PowerPoint Show (PDF file, 1,552KB) by Shirley Niemeyer

Repairing Your Flooded Home  - American Red Cross

Floods and Home - Iowa State University - the Center for Food Security & Public Health

UNL Extension Webinar: Flooding Issues: Residential Housing (S. Niemeyer) and also private Wells and Septic Tanks (S. Skipton & J. Hygnstrom)

Preparing homes for long-term inundation - EDEN Extension Disaster Education Network