Flood Resources from North Carolina

After Hurricane Matthew, NC State Extension created a series of short “After the Flood” videos related to home clean up, food safety, and stress. They are short, as we found that most people cannot absorb a great deal of information at one time. You can access the play list at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZz9nRDFmmQmQV_vWT-EcAg
Of these twelve videos, two are in Spanish.

We also have a numerous fact sheets related to clean up after the flood:
Returning Home After a Disaster — https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/returning-home-after-a-disaster

Priorities for Cleanup & Repair — https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/priorities-for-clean-up-repair

How to Salvage Flood-Damaged Appliances — https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/how-to-salvage-flood-damaged-appliances

Washing and Sanitizing Kitchen Items — https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/washing-and-sanitizing-kitchen-items

Kitchen Cleanup After the Flood — https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/kitchen-cleanup-after-the-flood

Cleaning Flooded Upholstered Furniture, Curtains, Bedding, Table Linens, and Other Household Textiles — https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/cleaning-flooded-upholstered-furniture-curtains-bedding-table-linens-and-other-household-textiles

Handling and Cleaning Up Damaged Pesticide Containers at Home — https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/handling-and-cleaning-up-damaged-pesticide-containers-at-home

Water-Damaged Carpets and Rugs — https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/water-damaged-carpets-and-rugs

Flood-Damaged Furniture — https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/flood-damaged-furniture

Dealing with Potential Moisture Problems After a Flood — https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/dealing-with-potential-moisture-problems-after-a-flood

Dealing with Snakes After a Storm — https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/dealing-with-snakes-after-a-storm