Flooding: Information for Residents
Below you will find information and resources for Wisconsin residents cleaning up after a flood. For more information, contact your local health department.
Flood cleanup
Creating a Healthy Home: A Field Guide for Cleanup of Flooded Homes guide, from Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. and the National Center for Healthy Housing, 2019, is designed for do-it-yourselfers and contractors who need to clean up mold in flooded homes before rebuilding or renovating.
Storm Recovery Guide (PDF) guide from the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center provides information on staying healthy after a disaster, surviving and recovering from a power outage, restoring storm-damaged buildings, salvaging water-damaged belongings, assessing lawn and garden losses, recovering financially, and managing risks.
Flood Cleanup and the Air in Your Home guide from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on how to safely clean your home after a flood to reduce indoor air problems.
American Red Cross:
Local health departments can provide:
- Tetanus shots if you receive a cut or puncture wound while cleaning your home.
- A list of local plumbers who can assist you with water damage issues
- Flood cleanup resources
Local human services
- Aging and Disabilities Resource Centers provide information on programs and services, help people understand long-term care options, help people apply for programs and benefits, and serve as the access point for publicly funded long-term care.
- State Directory of County Human Services, Social Services and Community Programs
- Directory of County Aging and Tribal Units/Departments
- FEMA Disaster Assistance
Food resources
FoodShare Wisconsin is state program that helps low-income families and individuals to buy nutritious food.