Search

Search

Filter by content type Select... Article Digital Document Event Person Web Page Content

Filter by Tags Separate tags by commas.

   Clear

^^^ Back to search ^^^

Results

• Flooding of Turf (E0020TURF)

  Digital Document

  Published on May 28, 2015
  

• With flooding throughout Michigan, families must know how to protect themselves and their property

  Article

  Published on April 27, 2013
  Know what steps to take to prepare yourself before, during, and after a flood to protect your home and family.

• 

  Youth can play an important role in disaster preparedness and recovery

  Article

  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.

• Be prepared for adverse spring weather including flooding, tornadoes and wildfire

  Article

  Published on March 31, 2014
  Make time on April 30, the first National Day of Action, to learn actions you can take to be ready should one or more of these natural disasters strike your neighborhood.

• Protecting your septic system after a flood

  Article

  Published on September 25, 2017
  With one in five U.S. households depending on septic systems to treat their wastewater, knowing how to protect your system after a major flood could save your system and expensive repairs.

• 

  Fact sheets, webinars and upcoming workshop help Saginaw Bay communities prepare for extreme storms

  Article

  Published on August 8, 2018
  Saginaw Bay watershed decision-makers, planners, residents, and other partners are invited to attend free summit on Aug. 15.

• Are you prepared for flooding and other severe weather this spring?

  Article

  Published on March 14, 2014
  Learn action steps you can take now as we transition into spring, a season in Michigan when floods most typically occur.

• Food safety issues to consider after a flood

  Article

  Published on February 23, 2018
  Flood waters have invaded the house. As the water recedes, the real clean-up work begins.

• Michigan Sea Grant coastal storms project

  Digital Document

  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.

• 

  When the sirens sound: Talking with children about severe weather

  Article

  Published on June 7, 2013
  Recently severe storms have rumbled across Michigan. These unpredictable storms, loud thunder and flashes of lightening can be scary to children! Take time when the skies are clear to talk with your children about severe weather.

• 

  Tips to help children emotionally survive a natural disaster

  Article

  Published on September 8, 2017
  Strategies to help children emotionally cope with the devastation of natural disasters.

• 

  Look for the helpers: Talking with young children about tragedy

  Article

  Published on May 11, 2013
  When disaster strikes, young children will have questions about what is happening and why. Take time to plan ahead and be prepared before you begin those tough discussions.

• Low impact Development: Putting the LID on flooding

  Article

  Published on May 15, 2013
  Recent flooding serves as a reminder that upstream stormwater management efforts can reduce impacts at home and downstream.

• Food safety during and after a flood

  Article

  Published on March 31, 2014
  Many Michigan communities are at risk of flooding in the weeks to come. Take preventative measures to spare your food and water.

• 

  SPDC welcomes Assistant Professor Wonmin Sohn to the Landscape Architecture program

  Article

  Published on August 16, 2019
  Assistant Professor Wonmin Sohn will teach courses on landscape architecture construction, low impact design and landscape performance.

• 

  Local government and climate change: Assess your community’s flood resilience

  Article

  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.

• 

  Suggestions for talking with children about tragedies and violence

  Article

  Published on October 6, 2017
  Discover age-specific suggestions that can help guide conversations with children during and after tragedies.

• 

  Should I be worried if flood waters reach my well?

  Article

  Published on April 23, 2014
  Michigan Department of Environmental Quality urges caution. Flood waters can carry contaminants into residential well water supplies.

• 

  Michigan flood: Resources to assist flood-impacted areas

  Article

  Published on February 23, 2018
  Recent flooding has submerged crops and neighborhoods, and left many Michigan residents with unanswered questions.

• 

  Be prepared: Create a family emergency plan

  Article

  Published on August 30, 2017
  Disasters can occur any time or place. Be ready with a family emergency plan—preparation is vital to safety and well-being.