Many Oklahoma residents returned to their homes following the recent weather to discover their important papers and books soaked with floodwater. Using the steps mentioned, many of those important papers and books can be salvaged.
Oklahomans know all too well the effects floodwaters can have on both individuals and communities. Floods can cause loss of human life, damage to property, destruction of crops, loss of livestock and more. The safety of food and beverage products following a flood also is a concern.
