Cleaning up after a disaster can be a long, difficult task. If your home has been affected by a disaster such as a flood, everything touched by water is considered contaminated. You should either throw out the damaged items or disinfect them.
Use the resources below to restore your home and belongings.
- Returning Home After a Disaster: Supply List ( En Español )
- Cleaning Flood-damaged Homes ( En Español )
- Controlling Blow Flies ( En Español )
- Controlling Houseflies ( En Español )
- Dry Out Before Rebuilding
- Hiring a Reputable Contractor
- How to Remove Smoke Smell from a Home ( En Español )
- Mold after a Flood or Severe Water Damage ( En Español )
- Household Fabrics Need Cleaning after a Flood
- Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
- Protect Yourself and Others after a Chemical Fire
- Replacing Personal Documents After a Natural Disaster
- Removing odors and smells from refrigerators and freezers after food has spoiled (En Español )
- Selecting Mold Remediation Contractors ( En Español )
Additional Resources:
- Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms
- Cleaning Flood-Soiled Clothing
- Flood-damaged Textiles & Clothing
- Family and Home Disaster Information Resources Series
- Save Your Treasures the Right Way
- Returning to Your Flood-Damaged Home
- Restoring Your Home After a Natural Disaster
- Addressing Mold After a Natural Disaster
- Avoiding Mold Hazards in Your Flooded Home
- Hiring Mold Removal Contractors
- Potential Environmental Health Hazards When Returning to Homes and Businesses
- Rehabbing Flooded Houses: A Guide for Builders and Contractors
