Michigan State University Extension
Home Maintenance And Repair - 01500313
06/24/03
After a Flood, Supplies
Cleaning Supplies
Detergents - low sudsing
Bleaches
Disinfectants
Ammonia
Scouring powder
Rubber gloves
Strong boots or heavy-soled shoes
Equipment for small jobs
Buckets
Tools(crowbar,hammer,screwdriver)
Sponges and cloths
Scrub brushes
Scoops
Throw-away containers for garbage, and container to carry
from house to street
Water hose
Equipment for large jobs
Buckets
Tools
Brooms
Shovels
Hoes
Sponge mop or mop that is easily squeezed out
Water hose
Wheelbarrow
Dolly
Bushel baskets
Wash tubs (for soaking objects)
This article was written by Anne Field, Extension
Specialist, Emeritus, with reference from the USDA
Disaster Handbook.
This information is for educational purposes only. References
to commercial products or trade names does not imply
endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not
mentioned. This information becomes public property upon
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Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in
cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thomas G. Coon, Director,
MSU Extension, East Lansing,MI 48824. This information is for educational
purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply
endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.
This file was generated from data base 02 on 02/04/08.
Data base 02 was last revised on 06/24/03.
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