Flood Toolkit

The following resources will help prepare your home and family for potential flooding. If you would like a paper copy of this toolkit, please contact Public Health 320-968-5087. Most documents are PDF files.

Repairing a Flooded Home

Visit the American red Cross website to learn more about preparing for and repairing from a flood.

Flood Toolkit Be Prepared

Before the Floods

  1. Create a Family Emergency Plan (PDF)
  2. Drink Safe Water
  3. Eat Safe Food
  4. Flood Precautions for Private Wells
  5. Flood Safety Checklist (PDF)
  6. Food and Water Safety during Floods (PDF)
  7. Gather Supplies (P
  8. National Flood Insurance Program Facts for Midwest Residents (PDF)
  9. Preparing for a Weather Emergency (PDF)
  10. Turn Around Don't Drown (JPG)
  11. When Terrible Things Happen (PDF)

During the Floods

  1. Boil Water Notices Questions and Answers (PDF)
  2. Disaster Quick Tips Mold (PDF)
  3. Disaster Quick Tips Mold Prevention Checklist (PDF)
  4. Extra Immunizations Not Needed during Floods (PDF)
  5. Preventing and Solving Sewage Treatment Problems during a Flood (PDF)
  6. Safe Driving (PDF)

After the Floods

  1. After the Flood The First Steps (PDF)
  2. Cleaning up after a Disaster (PDF)
  3. Cleaning Up After the Flood: Use of N95 Respirator
  4. Confined Space Safety (PDF)
  5. Disaster Quick Tips Basic Health Safety (PDF)
  6. Disaster Quick Tips Basic Home Reentry (PDF)
  7. Disinfecting Flooded Private Water Wells
  8. Helping Children after a Flood (PDF)
  9. Septic System After a Flood

Clean Up

  1. Asbestos Hazards Due to Flooding (PDF)
  2. Checking Your HVAC System for Mold
  3. Dealing with Mold Problems after a Flood (PDF)
  4. Disaster Quick Tips Basic Clean Up (PDF)
  5. Disaster Quick Tips Personal Protective Equipment (PDF)
  6. Disaster Quick Tips Using Bleach (PDF)
  7. Homeowner’s and Renter’s Guide to Mold Clean-Up After Disasters
  8. Shopping List for Cleaning Mold In Your Home After a Flood

Resources for Children

  1. Be Careful In Your Home (PDF)
  2. Be Careful Outdoors (PDF)
  3. Be Careful with Food and Water (PDF)