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As
floodwaters rise, flood preparation is crucial. This site will help
you find tips and resources to aid you in effectively and efficiently
preparing for a flood.
How to construct a sandbag dike
University
of Manitoba Studies Sandbags
The
Geotechnical Group at the University of Manitoba has opened the
sandbag structures research facility to study the reliability and
performance of sandbag structures. The project is supported
by the City of Winnipeg, the Province of Manitoba and the Federal
Government as part of the City of Winnipeg Secondary Diking Enhancements
Program. Visit http://www.ce.umanitoba.ca/~sandbag/index.htm
for more information.
Flood
Preparation and Mitigation Resources
Coping
with Floods - North Dakota State University Extension Service's
Information For Dealing With Floods.
Disaster
Preparedness and Response
- Links addressing the salvage of vital records, mold and mildew,
magnetic tape and optical disks, audio and video tape, etc.
From
The Grand Forks
Herald: Drain Plug Information
How to properly seal toilets, sinks, floor drains, and more from
water backup.
Electrical
and natural gas safety tips from Xcel Energy
Electrical
Safety Tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and
the Electrical Safety Foundation
Emergency
Preparedness and Response - Salvage of Flood Damaged Papers
and Documents. Important instructions from the U.S. Library of Congress
on how to salvage books, family papers, framed items, photographs,
as well as mold-damaged materials.
Minnesota
DNR Flood safety and clean-up information
Minnesota's
Flood Damage Reduction Grant Assistance Program
Winnipeg,
MB Flood Protection Options
Manitoba Premier Gary Doer recently released the report from the
Clean Environment Commission's (CEC) public meetings on the two
flood protection options for Winnipeg outlined in the November 2001
report carried out for the governments of Canada, Manitoba and Winnipeg
by the KGS Group. Doer also said the report has been referred to
an all-party committee. Read
Summary of first public meeting on flood protection options for
the city of Winnipeg (January 10, 2002)
Protect your basement against flooding The city of Winnipeg wants every Winnipeg homeowner to protect their basement against flooding this summer. Residents should receive a brochure in the mail this week outlining ways they can avoid sewer back-ups during heavy rainstorms. The city advises people to install and maintain backwater valves and sump pit drainage systems and to improve drainage around their homes. More information can be found through the city's water and waste website at www.winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste or, residents can call 986-6787.
"Are You Prepared?" Residents of Cass and Clay counties are encouraged to pick up a new emergency guide sponsored by local governments and agencies. "Are You Prepared?" offers advice on preparing for emergencies, including fires, blackouts, chemical spills and winter storms. It also explains what residents should include in emergency preparedness kits for their homes, boats, cars and RVs.
"Are You Prepared?" is available in city halls and libraries in Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth and West Fargo. It is also available in Cass and Clay county government offices and Fargo's Fleet Farm. A copy is available online at www.cityoffargo.com/publications.
FEMA Educational Resources
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has disaster preparation and survival information for teachers, parents and families. Learn more about how you can obtain, Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness brings together facts on disaster survival techniques, disaster-specific information, and how to prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters.
One of the updated portions of this assistance web site is FEMA for Kids. This site allows young people to learn what causes disasters. The site also provides stories and informatoin on how they can prepare for a disaster.
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