Disaster Preparation, Response and Recovery
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Extension publications, news articles, and videos are online to provide Mississippians with the information they need to stay safe before, during, and after any disaster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cleanup & Repairs
- Are dishes, eating utensils, pots, pans, or other food utensils that have come in contact with flood water safe?
- How do I dry the walls of my house after flooding?
- How can I clean my rugs and carpets?
- How do I clean flood-soiled clothing?
- How do I clean my dishes and utensils after they have been flooded?
- My furniture got damp and has white spots and a cloudy film on it.
- My mattress is damp. Can I save it?
- My wood furniture was soaked. Is it ruined?
- Are there tips for cleanup safety?
Coping with Disasters
- Coping with Stress after a Tornado
- Coping with Grief after a Disaster
- Nurturing Resilience and Healing in Children and Teens Affected by a Tornado
- Children Need Help Coping with Disaster
- 988 aims to expand mental health crisis response
Finances
- Coping Financially with Disasters
- Find Information on Meeting Immediate Needs
- Acknowledge the Situation to Move Forward to Improve Your Financial Outlook
- Getting Financial and Housing Assistance
- Cash Flow after a Disaster
- Financial Counseling and Education
- Avoid Disaster Fraud
- Document Your Losses
- Replacing Lost Documents
- File Insurance Claims
- Financial Decisions after the Death of a Loved One
- Giving Financially
Crops
Flooding
- Are dishes, eating utensils, pots, pans, or other food utensils that have come in contact with flood water safe?
- Floodwater got into my refrigerator and freezer. Is the food safe?
- How can I clean my rugs and carpets?
- How do I clean flood-soiled clothing?
- How do I clean my dishes and utensils after they have been flooded?
- How do I dry the walls of my house after flooding?
- My furniture got damp and has white spots and a cloudy film on it
- My mattress is damp. Can I save it?
Food and Water
- Floodwater got into my refrigerator and freezer. Is the food safe?
- How can I cook if the power is off?
- How do I purify water?
- How long will food last in the refrigerator after the power has gone off?
- How long will food stay safe in the freezer if the power is off?
- If food has thawed, must I throw it out?
- Is it safe to drink the water?
- Is canned food safe to eat after a flood or storm?
Lawn and Garden
Pets
Power, Generators, Electricity & Appliances
- How can I cook if the power is off?
- Is it safe to turn on electrical appliances in my flood-damaged home?
Timber, Trees and Forestry
- Casualty losses shade trees and landscape elements
- Frequently asked questions about timber casualty losses
- Income tax deduction for timber casualty loss
- Repairing storm-damaged shade ornamental and fruit trees
Wildlife, Pests & Snakes
Audio Files
Flooding
Food & Water
Health & Family Needs
Lawn & Garden
- Hurricane Cleanup Advice - Southern Gardening Radio Show files:
Money & Finances
Power, Generators, Electricity & Appliances
Safety
Timber, Trees and Forestry
Wildlife
- Snakes (MP3 audio file)
More Information
Websites of Relief Agencies and Organizations
- American Red Cross
- DisasterAssistance.gov
- EDEN (Extension Disaster Education Network)
- FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- Mississippi Animal Disaster Relief Fund
- Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
- National Hurricane Center at NOA
- Salvation Army National Headquarters
- Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Program
- USDA Emergency Preparedness and Response
Disaster Handbooks and Guides
- Disaster Response: Planning & Rebuilding Toolkit Version 1.1.
Mississippi State University Extension Service
Related Publications
- Agriculture Disaster Recovery Center Planning P
- Are dishes and utensils safe?
- Cleanup Safety
- First Aid Helps Injured Animals
- Floodwater in refrigerators/freezers...
- How can I cook if the power is off?
- How do I clean flood-soiled clothing?
- How do I clean my dishes and utensils?
- How do I clean my rugs and carpets?
- How do I dry the walls of my house after flooding?
- How do I purify water?
- How long will food last?
- If food has thawed, must I throw it out?
- Is canned food safe to eat after a flood or storm?
- Is it safe to drink the water?
- Is it safe to turn on appliances?
- Management tips for hurricane-damaged corn fields
- Mississippi Animal Disaster Relief Fund
- My furniture got damp...
- My mattress is damp. Can I save it?
- My wood furniture was soaked. Is it ruined?
- Questions following a hurricane
- Wildlife Flooding Information
- Your lawn needs care following a hurricane