Flood Disaster Information and Links

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Private Well Disinfection & Clean-up

• www.wellowner.org
• www.epa.gov/safewater/privatewells/whatdo.html
• www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/healthywater/factsheets/wellwater.htm

Additional Resources

How to Mix Bleach Solutions for Cleaning

Mold in Your Home: Cleaning Options

Tips for Restaurant Owners & Grocers Opening after a Flood
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodDefense/...../ucm112713.htm

CDC link regarding flood readiness, clean-up, hazards etc: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/index.asp

On-Line Flood Resources from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/eh/DisasterHealthSafety

Red Cross information on repairing flooded homes:
http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.....default

Here are some other important tips for homeowners when cleaning and repairing their flood-damaged homes:

• Carpeting, drywall and other building materials affected by flood waters will in most instances need to be removed and discarded. ANY POROUS MATERIALS THAT CAN NOT BE DRIED IN 48 HOURS SHOULD BE DISCARDED.
• Do not rush to replace drywall and carpeting. The home must be thoroughly dried before installing new materials.
• Using dehumidifiers and fans can hasten this process. Weather permitting, open windows to further assist with the ventilation and drying of basements, crawl spaces and living areas.
• Walls typically need several days to dry and floors may take several weeks. It may make sense to remove wet sub flooring.
• If using a portable generator, keep it outside and far away from the building. The exhaust or fumes from a portable generator could kill you in minutes if you breathe it in.

Remember to protect yourself while cleaning. Wear work boots, eye and hand protection and, if working with mold, respiratory protection.