Consumer Disaster Resources

The monumental challenges facing natural disaster victims who have lost their homes and, in many cases, all of their belongings and their jobs may seem overwhelming. NAHB has created resources to help victims begin to put the pieces of their lives back together. Find out how to find and select a professional builder or remodeler, how to avoid unscrupulous contractors, prepare for a natural disaster and other vital resources to help disaster victims recover.

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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
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
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