http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/food_water_safety/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/food_water_safety/index.htm http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/food_water_safety/After+the+Flood++Private+Water+Well+Safety.htm Wed, 16 Feb 2005 21:23:22 GMT After a flood, you’ll be anxious to use your normal water supply – your private well. But, when floodwater covers your well, or neighboring wells, there’s a possibility the water in your well will become contaminated. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/food_water_safety/After+the+Flood++Private+Water+Well+Safety.htm DBankston@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Joseph D. Bankston) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/food_water_safety/Emergency+Procedures+for+Disinfecting+a+Flooded+Well.htm Fri, 18 Feb 2005 20:28:10 GMT Disinfecting a well can sometimes be done by the well owner; however, for some wells it can be difficult to get the disinfectant into the well or other parts of the system that need disinfecting. If professional help is not available for cleaning the well, follow these procedures. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/food_water_safety/Emergency+Procedures+for+Disinfecting+a+Flooded+Well.htm BBranch@agcenter.lsu.edu (Bill Branch) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/food_water_safety/Testing+Your+Well+Water+for+Safety.htm Mon, 03 Oct 2005 20:20:54 GMT The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals recommends testing private well water for total coliform bacteria following floods. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/food_water_safety/Testing+Your+Well+Water+for+Safety.htm Bcarney@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., William A. Carney) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/20AB91B7-7EFD-4D0B-A2EB-11E1BDDAEDF3/18041/watertestscreenchot.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/food_water_safety/Handling+Food+and+Water+After+a+Storm+or+Flood.htm Tue, 01 Feb 2005 20:13:55 GMT After a major storm or flood, you must assume that all water sources are contaminated until proved safe. Food that has been contaminated by floodwaters should also be handled carefully. Learn how to purify your water and what flooded foods to discard and keep. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/food_water_safety/Handling+Food+and+Water+After+a+Storm+or+Flood.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/3A8D671A-73FE-43E0-A805-2E84C95F6E12/2272/pub2527I3.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/food_water_safety/Cleaning+FloodDamaged+Homes.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2005 20:13:50 GMT Information on flood insurance claims, electrical systems, food and water sanitation, carpets and rugs, and other necessary steps to take in cleaning a flood-damaged home. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/food_water_safety/Cleaning+FloodDamaged+Homes.htm CReichel@agcenter.lsu.edu (Claudette H. Reichel) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/251F306D-EE82-450B-AC6B-1BC340795299/17011/pub2267cover.jpg http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/food_water_safety/Keep+Foods+Safe+When+Wind+Blows+Says+LSU+AgCenter+Expert.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2005 20:56:06 GMT The loss of power from hurricane winds, fire or flood could endanger the safety of your food within as little as four hours. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance/cleaning_up/food_water_safety/Keep+Foods+Safe+When+Wind+Blows+Says+LSU+AgCenter+Expert.htm AGuarino@agcenter.lsu.edu (Annrose M. Guarino)