Property, health and safety resources: March 2019 flood
The following are online links for local, state and national information sources, agencies and organizations regarding flood cleanup.
Nebraska Emergency Management Agency:
- Returning Home: Muck Cleanup and Supplies Checklist
- March 2019 Flood Information and Help Links
- Flood Dashboard - Nebraska Emergency Declarations
- Press Release: EPA recovers potentially hazardous containers displaced by floods
Public Health Solutions - District Health Department
- PHS Programs
- Emotional First Aid After Storms
- Public Health on Facebook
Blue Valley Community Action Partnership
- Blue Valley Community Action Partnership can provide emergency assistance to anyone in our service area who has been impacted by flooding. This assistance includes necessities such as food, clothing, toiletries and hygiene items.
BVCAP operates centers in Butler, Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Polk, Saline, Seward, Thayer and York Counties. - Crete office: (402) 826-2376 or online
Centers for Disease Control
- Multi-agency - (pdf): Homeowner's and Renter's Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters
- Worker Safety After a Flood
- Dangers of flood waters
USDA - Food Safety
UNL/Extension Office
- Flooding in Nebraska
- Flood resources
- Well Water Safety After Flooding
- Gardens, Trees and Landscapes
- Flooded vegetable gardens and food safety
Better Business Bureau
Federal Aviation Administration - Information for drone fliers
- Recreational fliers - registration, rules and locations
The following information is courtesy of Black Hills Energy - Media Support:
Black Hills Energy continues to respond to flooding concerns across many communities in Nebraska. As the situation changes, the natural gas utility is asking customers who are returning to their homes and businesses after flood waters recede to visually inspect their natural gas meters.
If it appears flood waters may have reached the natural gas meter or the meter has been impacted in anyway by flood waters, customers need to contact Black Hills Energy’s emergency response line at 800-694-8989. Natural gas meters and appliances submerged in flood waters must be inspected by a technician before service is restored and customers should never attempt to turn natural gas meters off or on by themselves.
Customers are also advised to always be alert for signs of a natural gas leak. If anyone smells natural gas’ distinctive rotten egg like smell, they should leave the area immediately and then call 911 or Black Hills Energy’s emergency response line.