Before the Flood

Dealing with Continuing Basement Seepage

 

Preparing a Home that will be Flooded

 

Planning Ahead: Portable Generator Safety

When the power goes out be ready with a portable generator. NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang walks you through the safety protocols of using a portable generator for emergency power.

Sump Pump Tips - Video

 

Plugging Home Drains to Prevent Sewage Backup - Video

 

Sandbagging Safety Tips

 

Building a Sandbag Dike - Video

 

Sandbagging for Flood Protection

 

Sump Pump Questions

 

Avoiding Groundwater Damage to Homes

 

Preventing Snow Melt Water Problems

 

Steps to Reduce Flood and Water Damage

 

Reduce Flooding from Drains

 

Basements May Flood if Drainage Is Poor (Iowa State University)

 

Protect Your Property - Resources from eXtension

 

Stacking Sandbags Poster - PDF

 

Plugging Home Drains to Prevent Sewage Back-up-PDF

 

Stacking Sandbags Poster

 

Filling Sandbags Poster