Handling Emergencies

American Red Cross: Preparing for Disaster

This American Red Cross site includes information on proactive disaster plan preparations.

Disaster Supplies Kit

This American Red Cross site discusses what to include in a disaster supplies kit.

Preparing for a Flood or Flash Flood

This American Red Cross site includes information on how to prepare for a flood or flash flood; information is also available in Spanish.

Repairing Your Flooded Home

This American Red Cross site discusses what to do after a flood or flash flood to repair your home; information is available in Spanish.

MEMA Flood Information

This Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) site discusses tips regarding potential flooding, what do do before a flood, during a flood, and following a flood.

Health and Human Services' Storm Fact Sheet

This Massachusetts Health and Human Services site includes a storm fact sheet to help you stay safe following a flood.

Flooding and Sewage Back-up: Home Card Guide

This Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection site includes information on caring for your home following a flooding or sewage back-up.

FEMA Flood Information

This Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) site discusses floods and what do do before, during and following a flood.

FEMA National Flood Insurance Program

This Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) site includes information on the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

How To "Flood-Proof" Your Drowned Cellar

This Boston Globe site includes information on how to recover from a drowned cellar following flooding.

CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response for Floods

This Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control discusses basic facts to remember during a flood and its aftermath, which will help protect your personal health and safety.

FEMA: Removing Mold From Your Home

This Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) site discusses dealing with mold and mildew in a flood damaged home; the PDF is available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian.

MassDEP Q&A on Managing Waste Debris Following a Storm

This Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection site includes information on waste & recycling.