For Homeowners
Recovering From a Flood

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Physical and Mental Health

   Caring for Yourself
   Basic Health Safety (pdf)


Managing Your Money During a Disaster

   Handling the Basics (pdf)
   Help If You're Falling Behind on Your Mortgage (pdf)


Returning to Your Damaged Home

   Basic Health Safety (pdf)
   Basic Home Re-Entry (pdf)
   Confined Space Safety
   Personal Protective Equipment
   Using an N95 Respirator


Cleaning Up

   General Clean-up Recommendations
   Managing Sandbags, Mud and Dikes
   Asbestos Hazards
   Carbon Monoxide
   Food Safety
   Fuel Oil Contamination
   Mold Hazards
   Septic Systems
   Water and Wells
   Managing Household Chemicals


Repairing Your Home

   Avoiding potential contractor problems (pdf)
   Contractor licensing basics (pdf)
   Manufactured (mobile) Home Flood Damage Assessment and
      Mitigation (pdf)
   The Top 10 Things You Need To Know About Flood-Damaged
      Electrical Systems (pdf)
   Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards (pdf)
   Red River Valley electrical contractors licensed to perform electrical
      work in Minnesota (pdf)
   Steps to take when a boiler room becomes flooded (pdf)


Insurance Information

   About Flood Insurance (pdf)
   Filing a Flood Insurance Claim (pdf)
   Questions about Insurance Settlements (pdf)