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 (pdf En Español )
- Controlling Blow Flies ( pdf En Español )
- Controlling Houseflies ( En Español )
- Dry Out Before Rebuilding (pdf)
- Hiring a Reputable Contractor (pdf)
- 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 (pdf)
- Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
- Water Well Testing and Education Programs (external link)
- Protect Yourself and Others after a Chemical Fire (pdf)
- Replacing Personal Documents After a Natural Disaster (pdf)
- Removing odors and smells from refrigerators and freezers after food has spoiled (pdf En Español )
- Selecting Mold Remediation Contractors ( pdf En Español )
Additional Resources:
- Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms (pdf)
- Cleaning Flood-Soiled Clothing (pdf)
- Flood-damaged Textiles & Clothing (external link)
- Redeem Mutilated Currency (external link)
- Family and Home Disaster Information Resources Series (external link)
- Returning to Your Flood-Damaged Home (video)
- Restoring Your Home After a Natural Disaster (video)
- Addressing Mold After a Natural Disaster (video)
- Hiring Mold Removal Contractors (pdf)
- Potential Environmental Health Hazards When Returning to Homes and Businesses (external link)
- Rehabbing Flooded Houses: A Guide for Builders and Contractors (pdf)
