FLOOD EXPERTS LIST

January 13, 2005

Purdue experts available for comment on floods

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University experts in water quality, indoor environments and meteorology can speak about Indiana's recent flooding.

The extent of flooding throughout January makes it the third worst flood on record in the state. Counties throughout central and southern Indiana have been hard hit by the worst flooding since 1950.

The following Purdue experts can talk about a variety of topics related to flooding and its impact:

• Brent Ladd, a water quality specialist, can talk about the effects flooding has on wells and ways to disinfect flooded wells. CONTACT: Ladd, (765) 494-6331, laddb@purdue.edu

• Ken Scheeringa, a meteorology specialist, says January's floods are the third worst on record for the state. He can talk about the extent of the flooding and how this flood ranks in relation to other floods in Indiana's history. CONTACT: Scheeringa, (765) 494-8105, kens@purdue.edu

• Cathy Burwell, a residential environment specialist, says that even with cold temperatures, mold and mildew are still a concern in flooded homes. She can talk about ways to prevent mold and mildew in flooded homes and ways to clean up after flooding. CONTACT: Burwell, (765) 494-7795, ceb@purdue.edu

• Jane Frankenberger, an associate professor of agricultural and biological engineering, can speak about flooding wells and steps homeowners need to take after flood waters recede. CONTACT: Frankenberger, (765) 494-1194, frankenb@purdue.edu

• For additional experts on flooding in Indiana, please contact Beth Forbes, news and public affairs coordinator for Agricultural Communication, at (765) 494-2722, forbes@purdue.edu

Writer: Kay Hagen, (765) 494-6682, kjh@purdue.edu

Ag Communications: (765) 494-2722; Beth Forbes, forbes@purdue.edu
Agriculture News Page

Related Web sites:
Purdue Extension Drinking Water Information

U.S. Geological Survey flood page for Indiana

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