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Water-Damaged Carpets and Rugs

By: Sarah Kirby Disaster Recovery

This publication offers general guidelines for cleaning or replacing flood-damaged carpets and rugs.

Dealing With Snakes After a Storm

By: Michael Waldvogel, Sarah Kirby Disaster Recovery

This publication offers tips to deal with snakes, both indoors and outdoors, during the recovery process of a flood or disaster with strewn debris.

How to Salvage Flood-Damaged Appliances

By: Sarah Kirby Disaster Recovery

This publication covers items to consider when trying to salvage flood-damaged appliances.

Removing Mold From Household Items

By: Pamela Turner, Melanie Badding, Jackie Ogden, Sarah Kirby

This publication provides recommendations for removing mold from most household items.

Cleaning Flooded Upholstered Furniture, Curtains, Bedding, Table Linens and Other Household Textiles

By: Sarah Kirby, Wilma Hammett Disaster Recovery

This publication covers important information about cleaning household textiles after a flood.

Returning Home After a Disaster

By: Sarah Kirby Disaster Recovery

This publication offers tips to people returning to their homes and communities after evacuation during an emergency or disaster.

Handling and Cleaning Up Damaged Pesticide Containers at Home

By: Michael Waldvogel, Sarah Kirby Disaster Recovery

This publication offers guidelines if a recent storm results in water damage to pesticide containers or application equipment in your home or on your property.

Flood-Damaged Furniture

By: Sarah Kirby Disaster Recovery

This publication discusses how to possibly restore furniture, including antiques, damaged by floodwaters.

Dealing with Potential Moisture Problems After a Flood

By: Sarah Kirby Disaster Recovery

This publication covers potential moisture problems in attics, crawl spaces and walls after a flood or other disaster.

Mold Testing

By: Sarah Kirby

This publication discusses the pros and cons of mold testing in a home.

Controlling Damage in Pesticide Storage Facilities on the Farm

By: Sarah Kirby, Michael Waldvogel Disaster Recovery

This publication for farmers covers the guidelines to deal with pesticide storage facilities that may have been damaged by a flood or other disaster.

Priorities for Cleanup & Repair

By: Sarah Kirby Disaster Recovery

This publication offers a list of steps to take for cleanup and repair of your home following a disaster or emergency.

Choosing a Contractor

By: Sarah Kirby Disaster Recovery

This publication offers tips on choosing a contractor for home repairs after an emergency or disaster.

Avoiding Tobacco Curing Losses Due to Electrical Failures

By: Sarah Kirby Disaster Recovery

This publication for tobacco growers describes steps that can be taken to avoid or minimize tobacco curing losses due to an electrical outage.

Heat Stress Disorders

By: Sarah Kirby Disaster Recovery

This publication offers safety tips and first aid procedures to prevent and treat heat stress disorders that may occur during clean-up after a hurricane or other disaster.