Resources for Flooding in Historic Buildings
There are many resources available to guide property owners when dealing with historic homes or businesses damaged by flood.
From the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office
How to Preserve Your Historic Building: This collection of articles, written by preservation professionals, provides specific recommendations for repairing and restoring every part of your historic building.
How to Prevent Water Damage to Your Historic Building
From the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
Information for Owners of Damaged Buildings Following a Natural Disaster
Tips for Drying Out a Water-Damaged Building
Selecting a Contractor After a Natural Disaster Strikes
Landscape Restoration Following a Natural Disaster
From the National Trust for Historic Preservation
10 Steps to Mitigate Natural Disaster Damage
Find Funding for Emergency/Intervention Preservation Projects
Disaster Preparation and Response for Homeowners
Treatment of Flood-Damaged Older and Historic Buildings
10 Tips for Bringing Historic Properties Back from a Flood
From the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms
Have Questions?
For specific advice about technical historic architecture issues, please refer to the map and contact information.
Tax Credit Map
If you are in the Western District, contact Jen Davel by phone at 608-264-6490 or by email below:
jennifer.davel@wisconsinhistory.org
If you are in the Eastern District, contact Mark Buechel by phone at 608-264-6491 or by email below:
mark.buechel@wisconsinhistory.org