1997 Floods, Northern California Information Resources
Rebuilding After Flooding, Floods Recovery Information, Flood Preparedness
This section of 1997 Floods, Northern California Information Resources contains resources to official U.S. government and state agencies and resources to help with natural disasters, recovery, and preparing for future flooding.
Note: Please check telephone directory information if a phone number is no longer valid since phone numbers were listed January, 1997. If anyone knows of updated listing changes (and the new phone numbers) please contact me and I will be happy to update this list.
Important: Please do not rely on this information as your only source of information in case of emergency. I do periodically update or remove dead Web site links, but most phone numbers and addresses are from 1997 and may or may not be accurate at this point. This Web site remains online for information and for historical record purposes only, not as a source for current emergency information. See also: About the 1997 Floods, Northern California Information Resources Web Site.
On this page:
Disaster Agencies and Services
- CERES: Flood Information - Recovery
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), How to File a Flood Insurance Claim, Help After a Disaster, American Red Cross, Find your local American Red Cross Office. Also good links for disaster relief and flood preparedness information.For other information from CERES, see:
- CERES
California Environmental Resources Evaluation System (CERES) is a program of the California Resources Agency that integrates data from many sources. Information includes: Storm and Flood Conditions by County, Current Water Conditions Quick Reference Index, Emergency Information: Situation Reports, Bulletins, and Warnings, Emergency Assistance, Preparedness, and Recovery, Emergency Declarations from the Governor's Office, Road Conditions, River and Dam Information, Reference Information: Images, Levee Break Map, OES, Media Coverage, Snow, Weather, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Atlas from the Dept. of Water Resources, Flood Information Source List.
- CERES
- Contractors State License Board
License & Application Status Information, Licensing & Exam Information, Complaint Information, Disaster Victims, Order Forms & Applications, Office Locations, Publications & Pamphlets, New Topics, New Laws, Pending Legislation & Meetings, Tables.NOTE: Before you sign a contract or pay anything for repair call the CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD at 1(800)962-1125; otherwise call 1(800)321-CSLB for information.
- Tips for Filing an Insurance Claim with FEMA
FEMA Information. Also has Myths and Facts About the NFIP, What You Need to Know About Federal Disaster Assistance. - Get Help - Disaster Relief
This site helps you find out where and how to get immediate help when a flood strikes. Search area for finding local Red Cross information, shelters, food, clothing, first aid, health and medical, referrals to other appropriate agencies, churches, and more. - Small Business Administration - Disaster Relief
Information on disaster updates, office locations, general information and publications, disaster assistance loan information and FAQs, FEMA assistance -- phone numbers, disaster assistance programs, preparing for a disaster, help after a disaster, federal flood insurance FAQ, and more. Important resource for assistance.For California, contact:
P.O. Box 13795
Sacramento, CA
95853-4795
Phone: (916)566-7240Serves: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
- United Animal Nations Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS) Are you prepared to take care of your pet(s) when a disaster strikes? If not, NOW is the time to stock up on the things that you will need to take care of them. Listed below is a handy shopping list for you to use. Don't put off doing what you should do now - it may just make the difference between being able to save the life of your pet.
- Preparing For Disasters -- Some Shopping Lists (for your pets)
- How to Contact United Animal Nations - Emergency Animal Rescue Service:
5829A South Land Park Drive
P.O. Box 188890
Sacramento, California 95818
Voice - 916-429-2457
Fax - 916-429-2456
- Membership/Donations
This page contains helpful information about the specific needs of the United Animal Nations in addition to monetary contributions. Please contact the United Animal Nations as noted just above for donations and contributions.
Floods Recovery Information
- After a Flood...the First Steps
Online information from The Red Cross. - Contractors State License Board
License & Application Status Information, Licensing & Exam Information, Complaint Information, Disaster Victims, Order Forms & Applications, Office Locations, Publications & Pamphlets, New Topics, New Laws, Pending Legislation & Meetings, Tables. NOTE: Before you sign a contract or pay anything for repair call the CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD at 1(800)962-1125; otherwise call 1(800)321-CSLB for information. - FEMA - Recovering From and Coping With Flood Damaged Property
Tips for Saving Water Damaged Books, First Steps, Heirlooms, Photographs, Returning Home, Textiles,Valuables. - FEMA - Help After A Flood
Good information here about what to do, where to find help. - Flood Cleanup Information (Iowa State University Extension)
This site has a great deal of information regarding the following: Household - Food, clothing, furnishing, appliances/fixtures, structure; Agriculture; Miscellaneous. - Friends of the River (Flood Management and River Restoration Page)
California's largest river conservation group. For information on flood control or other issues, contact Charles Casey at (916) 442-3155. - Nevada County Office of Emergency Services
Contact information and address. - Nevada County Weather and Road Conditions
CERES official info for Nevada County. - Rebuilding Your Flooded Home: Guidelines for Incorporating
Energy Efficiency
Information and report by the U.S. Department of Energy, updated January, 1997 by the California Energy Commission. Extensive information here about rebuilding your home. - Repairing Your Flooded Home
Online book of detailed information from The American Red Cross. - Repairing Your Flooded Home
This is an eight-chapter book online by FEMA and The American Red Cross. Excellent information. - United Animal Nation Emergency Animal Rescue Service
Emergency and Preparedness Information Resource.
Flood Preparedness
- Are You Ready? Personal Emergency Preparedness
Great article by FEMA emphasizing what to do to prepare for emergencies and the need to be prepared to be on your own for at least 72 hours. Provides good informaton for water and purifying, food, contact info, home hazards, fire extinguishers, neighborhood, first aid supplies, family disaster preparedness, fireproofing, sanitizing, etc. - CERES Disaster Preparedness
Listing of articles by CERES, FEMA, American Red Cross, more. - Disaster Resource Guide
Good site for how to handle disasters, preparedness, aftermath, both for disaster victims and professionals. Articles, products and services, bibliography, organizations, tradeshows, resources, glossary. Good resource.
