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Dealing with flooding

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Published: 01 March 2018

flooding

Floods, big or small, can have devastating effects on your home and your family. You can take steps to reduce the harm caused by flooding. Learn how to prepare for a flood, stay safe during a flood, and protect your health when you return home after a flood. click here.

For information on food and water safety during power outages and floods from the Food & Drug Administration, click here.

After a flood, the owners of household wells should take certain precautions to make sure their water is safe and
their well is in good operating condition. Click here for more information.

For information on preventing illness and injury after a disaster during a flood, click here. 

For other helpful links from OSU Extension, click here.

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