flooded street Severe weather events and natural disasters — from storm-induced power outages to flooding — can cause a variety of challenges in and around your home. From protecting your family’s food supply to preserving your home and landscape, the information below can help residents prepare for and respond to the impacts of both short- and long-term disruptions to their homes and property.

If you have questions about food safety during an emergency, call the MSU Extension Food Safety Consumer Hotline at 1-877-643-9882.

Food Safety Resources

How safe is your food after a weather emergency?

Published on December 10, 2025
You have survived a weather emergency, but did your food?
Prepare to prevent food from spoiling during a weather emergency

Published on December 9, 2025
Use these simple tips to keep your food safe.
Planning and preparing for a power outage

Published on September 4, 2025
Preparation and planning are a part of every adult’s life. Discover resources to help you prepare for a power outage and ideas for keeping your children busy until the power comes back on.
Be prepared: Create a family emergency plan

Published on July 31, 2025
Disasters can occur any time or place. Be ready with a family emergency plan—preparation is vital to safety and well-being.
Food safety before and after a flood

Published on July 11, 2025
Food safety tips to prepare for and recover from flooding.

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Home, Property, and Landscape Resources

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

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.
Trees and flooding FAQs

Published on April 25, 2013
Spring flooding is not uncommon in Michigan. Here are some ways to minimize the impacts of flooding on trees.
Winter power outages

Published on January 23, 2013
Be prepared for that unexpected winter power outage.
Learn how to safety install and operate a generator during power outages

Published on November 15, 2012
If you choose to use a generator when power outages occur, make sure you follow the guidelines for properly installing and safely operating a back-up electrical system.