Floods|CDC: Cleanup from the Flooding in Louisiana

Floods|CDC











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.

Before the Storm

• Key Facts About Flood Readiness
• What Consumers Need to Know About Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods [FDA]
  • Spanish (en español)
  • French (en français)

After the Storm

• Personal Hygiene After a Disaster
• Reentering Your Flooded Home
• Cleanup of Flood Water
• After a Flood
• Mold After a Disaster

Worker Safety

• Worker Safety After a Flood
• Storm, Flood and Hurricane Response
• Response, Cleanup & Safety for Workers

Water Safety

• Drinking Water Wells
• Drinking Water Advisory Communication Toolbox
• Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities

Learning & Awareness

• Floods PSAs
• Educational Materials

Additional Resources

• Chemical Emergencies
• Tetanus Vaccination

• West Nile Virus
• Septic Systems After a Flood [EPA]