Preparing for and Responding to a Flood Event
Navigating uncertainty after a flood event can be challenging. Not only can cleaning up after a flood present setbacks, but navigating a major weather event's impact on finances, your home, and your community can be especially daunting. Often, the first question that comes to mind after natural disasters is, "Where do I even begin?" At K-State Research and Extension, we are here to help, which is why we put together the list of resources below on managing life and belongings after a major flood event.
Six Steps in Making an Insurance Claim (Webpage) When Your Income Drops: Sharpening Survival Skills factsheet (Webpage) When Your Income Drops: Don't Panic, Take Control factsheet (webpage) When Your Income Drops: Family and Community factsheet (Webpage) When Your Income Drops: Making Ends Meet Get Financially Prepared: Take Steps Ahead of Disaster, Fact Sheet (Webpage) Frequently Asked Questions about Handling Flooded Produce (PDF) Food Safety and Garden Flooding (Webpage) Managaging Flood Damaged Yards and Gardens (Webpage) Flooding in Kansas Causes Concerns over Impact on Trees (News article) Water, water everywhere news article (PDF) K-State Agronomy Resources on Flooded Fields (Webpage) Managing Grazing Livestock During Wet Weather (Webpage) Managing Soil Compaction on Flooded Fields (Webpage) Reclaiming Flooded Land with Tillage (Webpage) Kansas Mental Health Centers Map Experiencing a flood or other disaster is stressful and can lead to mental exhaustion and feeling alone. Some people may experience grief over the loss of possessions and routines. There may be a period of directionless due to disrupted plans for the future. Here's the map of the Community Mental Health Centers in Kansas which offer confidential phone, online and in-person support: Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas (Webpage). Disasters: Children's Reponses and Helping Them Recover factsheet (Webpage)