NAHB Disaster Resources

When homes and communities are ravaged by a natural disaster, the challenge of rebuilding and reestablishing daily life can be overwhelming. NAHB can help by providing critical information to consumers who need to repair or rebuild their homes—or need to prepare for a natural disaster—as well as to builders and NAHB members who may have lost their businesses and need assistance.

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Cleaning Carpets and Floors After a Storm or Flood Information from the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service about how to clean water-soaked carpets and floors in the aftermath of a storm or flood, where contamination by mud, silt, sewage and mildew can compound the problem. 10/2/2009	External Link
Cleaning Flood-Damaged Homes Information from the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service at the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center on how to clean a flood-damaged home. 10/2/2009	External Link
Rodents After a Storm or Flood Information from the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service about how to watch for and prevent rodent infestations in your home after a flood or storm. 10/2/2009	External Link
Checklist for Hiring a Builder or Remodeler Use this checklist to help you select a builder or remodeler to work on or build your home. Does the builder or remodeler have a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers? How long have they been in the building business? It usually takes three to five … 9/29/2009	Web page
Storm Recovery Guide from Louisiana State University Ag Center Topics include: Be Safe: Stay Healthy after Disaster, Surviving and Recovering from a Power Outage, Restoring Storm-damaged Buildings, Salvaging Water-damaged Belongings, Lawn and Garden Losses, Financial Recovery and Risk Management 9/24/2009	External Link
Fall Protection Video, English-Spanish Just Released! Do more than tell your workers about fall protection—show them! Use this video to train workers—in English or Spanish—how to safely perform some of the most hazardous jobs in home building. See demonstrations of safe work practices and equipment use in ways that … 2007	External Link
Ready.gov Disaster Planning Web Site FEMA site to educate Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters. 10/24/2007	External Link
Mold Tips Web Site 9/13/2007	External Link
Natural Disaster Preparations We often forget what a real emergency is until we are reminded by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or fire. Emergencies and disasters can occur anytime, anywhere. Some are primarily seasonal and allow for certain preparations; others occur swiftly and without warning. Planning ahead and … 8/6/2007	Web page
Find a Builder by Contacting Your Local NAHB Affiliate Directory of local home builders' associations. 7/19/2007	Internal Link
American Red Cross Web Site: Recover After a Disaster 6/25/2007	External Link
FEMA Web Site: Disaster Preparedness 6/25/2007	External Link
Small Business Administration Disaster Preparedness Web Site 6/25/2007	External Link
Beware of Fly-by-Night Contractors remodel, remodeling, remodeler, remodelers, contractors, 8/1/2006	Web page
www.pandemicflu.gov Dept. of Health and Human Services Web site on pandemic flu issues. 12/13/2005	External Link
Donate Building Materials Through Gifts In Kind In the immediate aftermaths of natural disasters, food, water, medicine and emergency shelter often dominate the urgent needs of the affected communities. When efforts then turn to rebuilding the devastated areas, NAHB members often want to step up to the plate and help.   NAHB … 12/7/2005	Web page
Home Building Industry Disaster Relief Fund Donation(s) NAHB is encouraging members to make a tax-deductible donation to support its disaster relief efforts. If you would like to contribute by check - or make a donation in an amount other than the options above - please mail your check to: Home Building Industry Disaster Relief … 9/10/2005	Donation