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Authorities & Standards Index
Every page on this site summarizes — never replaces — official guidance. This index points directly to the primary sources, grouped by agency, so you can verify any claim at its source.
FEMA & the NFIP
The Federal Emergency Management Agency administers the National Flood Insurance Program and publishes the Flood Insurance Rate Maps that define flood zones.
- FEMA — Home
Disaster declarations, recovery resources, agency guidance.
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Look up the flood zone for any U.S. address.
- FloodSmart (NFIP)
Official NFIP site — coverage, costs, how to file a flood claim.
Ready.gov
The U.S. government’s public preparedness program, with concise before/during/after guidance for floods.
- Ready.gov — Floods
Preparedness and immediate post-flood safety steps.
EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency publishes the most-cited federal guidance on mold and moisture in buildings.
- EPA — Mold
Mold cleanup, moisture control, and the 10-square-foot guideline.
- EPA — Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
Detailed remediation guidance and thresholds.
CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publish health-focused guidance on mold exposure and flood cleanup.
- CDC — Mold
Health effects of mold and cleanup safety.
- CDC — Floods
Floodwater illness risks, safe cleanup, drinking-water safety.
OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration addresses worker hazards and personal protective equipment in flood and mold work.
- OSHA — Flood Preparedness and Response
Worker hazards, PPE, and cleanup safety.
- OSHA — Mold
Respiratory protection and PPE for mold exposure.
IICRC
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification publishes the ANSI-accredited consensus standards used throughout this reference.
- IICRC — Standards
Catalog of standards including S500 and S520.
- IICRC — S500 (Water Damage Restoration)
Defines water categories, classes, and the restoration process.
- IICRC — S520 (Mold Remediation)
Defines mold conditions and remediation principles.
American Red Cross
A nonprofit disaster-response organization with practical home recovery and re-entry guidance.
- Red Cross — Flood Safety
Flood preparedness and recovery safety.
FloodRepair.org is independent and not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of the organizations listed here. Links are provided for verification and further reading.