The most up-to-date flood-related resources, from CSU Extension and our partnering agencies.

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Flood Frequently Asked Questions Provides additional flood information for gardens, landscapes, properties, farms and ranches. Learn more

Colorado Flood Threat Portal Provides additional flood information. Learn more

Colorado United Official State of Colorado website for flood recovery information and resources. Learn more

Statewide shelters Pet shelters and activated emergency command centers. Learn more

National Weather Service Real time weather warnings and alerts. Learn more

USGS current real-time Real time weather warnings and alerts. Learn more

• Agent Resources
• Consumer
• Crops/Farm Management
• Livestock
• Yard & Garden
• Water Quality
• Miscellaneous

Consumer Flood Resources

• Bacteria in Water Wells
• Colorado Division of Insurance: – Works with people with insurance issues during a disaster.
• Coping with Natural Disasters
• Domestic Water Quality Criteria
• Emergency Water Supplies and Treatment
• First Steps to Flood Recovery
• Handwashing for Emergencies
• Home Food Safety Information after a Flood
• Pest Problems after Storms
• PetAid Colorado Disaster Services
  • Disaster Animal Sheltering – Module 1: Site Selection Webinar – 1:48:21
  • Disaster Animal Sheltering – Module 2: Shelter Setup Webinar – 1:37:51
  • Disaster Animal Sheltering – Module 3: Small Animal Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) – 1:46:48
  • Disaster Animal Sheltering – Module 4: Large Animal Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) – 1:35:50
• Replacing Important Papers
• Resources for Your Flooded Home
• Watch for Snakes Displaced by Flood Waters

Crops/Farm Management

• Information Concerning Produce Crops and Home Gardens after Flooding
• Flooded Farms and Gardens
• Food Safety for Flooded Farms
• Produce Safety and Flooded Fields

Livestock Flood Resources

• Caring for Livestock After Disaster
• Caring for Livestock Before Disaster
• Caring for Livestock During Disaster
• Colorado Horsecare Foodbank (Flood Emergency Hay Hotline)
• Disaster Handbook
• PetAid Colorado Disaster Services
  • Disaster Animal Sheltering – Module 1: Site Selection Webinar – 1:48:21
  • Disaster Animal Sheltering – Module 2: Shelter Setup Webinar – 1:37:51
  • Disaster Animal Sheltering – Module 3: Small Animal Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) – 1:46:48
  • Disaster Animal Sheltering- Module 4: Large Animal Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) – 1:35:50
• Post Flood Equine Health Facts

Yard & Garden

• Care of Flood-Damaged Lawns and Turf
• Flooded Farms and Gardens
• Flooding Effects on Trees
• Understanding the Effects on Flooding on Trees

Addressing Flood Related Water Quality Problems

Well Water Safety

• Bacteria in Water Wells
• Drinking Water Resources
• Montana State University Resources
  • Bacteria and shock chlorination
  • Taking Care of Your Ground Water —- part 6 is on shock chlorination
  • Water Quality Fact Sheets

Miscellaneous Flood Related Resources

• Center for Disease Control
• Disasterassistance.gov – Access to Disaster Help and Resources
• National Safety Council
• North Dakota State University Flood Information
  • House & Home
  • Family & Children
  • Farm & Ranch
  • Dry Water-soaked Building Materials Quickly
  • Tips for Fighting Mold
• USDA Disaster Resource Center

Extension in Colorado is part of a network of land-grant universities, and a partner in the Extension Disaster Education Network and eXtension.org. Many of the resources are from our partnering groups.

CSU Extension has combined specific flood recovery resources for the following topics:

• Agent Resources
• Consumer
• Crops/Farm Management
• Livestock
• Yard & Garden
• Water Quality
• Miscellaneous

• Disaster Resources
• Drought Resources
• Fire Resources