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Severe Weather & Flooding

A collection of educational articles and resources to help families and communities deal with severe weather, power outages, localized flooding, food safety and related issues.

May 4

Be Food Safe and Ready for Emergencies

May 4, 2021 – June 1, 2021 Zoom Webinar

Learn how to maintain safe food during weather emergencies as well as planning for farm issues, financial distress, and becoming mindful when handling emergencies
Joyce McGarry

Food Safety Educator
mcgarryj@msu.edu
517-887-4587
Paul Gross

Field crops educator
grossp@msu.edu
989-317-4079
Paul Gross

Field crops educator
grossp@msu.edu
989-317-4079
Vivian Washington

Early Childhood Education Educator
washi138@msu.edu
313-494-4672
Wonmin Sohn

Assistant Professor, Landscape Architecture
wonmin@msu.edu
517-353-0677
Meaghan Gass

Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator
gassmeag@msu.edu
989-846-4111 ext. 9032
Brenda Long

Financial & Homeownership Educator
longbr@msu.edu
Benjamin Phillips

Vegetable Crop Expertise
phill406@msu.edu
Michael Staton

Soybean Educator
staton@msu.edu
269-673-0370 ext 2562
Resources for Farms Impacted by Flooding

Published on June 1, 2020
During times of extreme weather, resources exist for agriculture producers in Michigan. This document serves as a tool to help farmers quickly identify what resources are available and where they can be found.
Recovery After Disaster: The Family Financial Toolkit

Published on June 10, 2020
MSU Extension offers this document to help put your financial recovery puzzle together after recovering from a disaster.
Disaster Recovery Resources for Michigan Families

Published on June 10, 2020
MSU Extension provides families a list of resources to use and help manage during difficult times after a disaster.
Flooding of Turf (E0020TURF)

Published on May 28, 2015
Keeping Food Safe Before and After a Flood (E3366)

Published on February 23, 2018
When a natural disaster such as a flood strikes a community, the risk of getting a foodborne illness increases. Take the proper precautions before and after a flood to ensure the safety of your food.
Michigan Sea Grant coastal storms project

Published on September 28, 2017
Michigan Sea Grant has identified some tips and online tools to help communities assess their risks from extreme storms and determine what steps they might take to reduce stormwater impact.
Keeping Food Safe During a Power Outage (E3367)

Published on October 21, 2015
Power outages make it hard to keep food cold and to properly heat it. Following food safety procedures will keep food safe during an emergency or disaster.
Youth can play an important role in disaster preparedness and recovery

Published on October 16, 2014
Involving youth in disaster planning and recovery can increase their awareness of hazardous situations that may occur in their neighborhood and teach them how to respond in various types of emergencies.
Local government and climate change: Assess your community’s flood resilience

Published on July 22, 2014
With rainfall intensification predicted in the Midwest, a new checklist guides communities in developing policies and standards to improve flood resilience.
Stair steps up to 2020: High Great Lakes levels expected for Lakes Michigan-Huron

Published on November 30, 2019
Higher water levels in winter are harbingers of what’s likely to follow in spring.