The University of Minnesota Extension has compiled information that can residents review to help plan ahead for possible flood events.

Extension staff suggest:
• Creating a family plan
• Reviewing your insurance
• Creating a household and property inventory
• Starting an emergency fund
• Making a grab and go file

Additional topics that may aid in recovering after a flood include:
• Repairing flooded laws
• Toolkit: Helping families recover financially after a disaster
• Cleaning up after a flood

Flood resources prepared by the North Dakota State University Extension can be found online and include getting your sump pump ready for spring, how to safely and effectively sandbag and how best to prepare your home.

Flood resources prepared by the South Dakota State University Extension can also be found online and include dealing with cleaning up after a flood, flood safety and checking and treating domestic water supplies after a flood.

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