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? Hurricane Season

It's hurricane season in Georgia. Whether you're preparing for a hurricane, in the middle of a storm or recovering afterward, we've got you covered.

Hurricane Helene Agricultural Damage Press Conference




Weathered But Strong: Georgia Hurricane Relief Fund

½ûÂþÌìÌà Extension and the ½ûÂþÌìÌà College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences have partnered with the Georgia Farm Bureau to create the Weathered But Strong hurricane relief fund.?Farmers need our support. Please consider a donation to help us preserve Georgia's family farms.?

Our goal is to raise $1 million to provide direct assistance to farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene. These funds will fill the gaps not met by other forms of aid, helping to repair fencing, restore livestock and get Georgia farmers back on their feet. 100% of your donations go to those in need, so please consider donating today.


Hurricanes & Flooding Resources

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Resources to prepare and recover from disasters

We have many research-backed resources to help before, during and after emergency situations. Whether the need is flood clean-up or financial considerations, Extension offers valuable research-based information to support communities preparing and recovering from disasters. Additionally, you'll find related information from governmental and other Extension agencies.


Tornadoes

Wildfires

COVID-19 Considerations & Information

Miscellaneous


    • -?Daily weather data from 86 weather stations located throughout the state.?
    • ?- Blog updates from ½ûÂþÌìÌà Extension climatologist.
    • - Forecasts from NOAA.
    • -?General storm forecasts and advisories from NOAA.
    • - from NOAA
    • - List of apps from NWS (commercial, academic, and governmental products and services not endorsed by NWS)

    • ?-?The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the NFIP. Participating communities agree to adopt and enforce ordinances that meet or exceed FEMA requirements to reduce the risk of flooding.
    • ?- Resource for homeowners and renters for dealing with mold after a disaster from the Environmental Protection Agency.
    • ?- USDA FNS coordinates with state, local and voluntary organizations to provide food for shelters and mass feeding sites, distribute food packages directly to households in need in limited situations and issue Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits.
    • ?- Before making repairs to homes and businesses after floodwaters recede, follow this checklist from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

    Preparation

    1. Create a Kit:?Plan?on being on your own for a minimum of 3?days.
    2. Make a Plan:?Involve household members.
    3. Be Informed:?Make sure someone in your household is trained in CPR and first aid.

    Home Restoration

    • HUD Resources
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    • HUD Recovery & Response Videos - 10 minute videos on returning, restoring, and removing mold.?
    • Cleaning up

    Food Safety

    • Hurricane Preparation Suggestions for Dairies?- Shelter preparation suggestions from ½ûÂþÌìÌà Extension for dairies unable to evacuate during a hurricane.
    • Ten Survival Tactics When Facing a Hurricane With Your Horses?- If horses and owners are hunkered down or caught by the storm in evacuation sites, consider these tactics from ½ûÂþÌìÌà Extension to help ensure a more positive outcome.
    • ?- Tips for preparing for a hurricane from the Georgia Department of Agriculture with a focus on livestock, food, pets and fuel.
    • ?- Overview of Farm Services Agency disaster assistance programs.
    • ?-?Guides prepared by the USDA Southeast Climate Hub and Extension experts to help prepare Georgia producers remain resilient and productive in the face of hurricanes.
    • ?- USDA is prepared to provide food, emergency housing, community, as well as farmer and rancher assistance to individuals and small businesses affected by severe storms and flooding.
    • ?- Learn about USDA disaster assistance programs that might be right for you by completing five simple steps.
    • ?- When a tornado, flood, or drought strikes, or quarantine is imposed by the Secretary of Agriculture, or when other natural disasters occur, FSA's Emergency loan program is there to help eligible farmers and ranchers rebuild and recover from sustained losses.
    • ?- LIP provides benefits to livestock producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather or by attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the Federal Government.
    • ?- ELAP provides financial assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish for losses due to disease, certain adverse weather events or loss conditions, including blizzards and wildfires, as determined by the Secretary.
    • ?- NAP provides financial assistance to producers of uninsurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory, or prevented planting occur due to natural disasters.

    • ?- TAP provides financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes and vines damaged by natural disasters
    • - Resources, training and videos
    • - Tips from USDA NRCS
    • ?- Resources from ProForest for forest landowners and managers in the aftermath of hurricanes and other storms

    • ?- Research-based information from Cooperative Extension organizations around the country.
    • ?- Bilingual resources from University of Florida
Emergency Publications
Home Emergency Preparedness Handbook (B 1428) Communities across Georgia are subject to a number of potential disasters such as fires, flooding, severe storms, earthquakes, dam failures, tornados and hurricanes. While we all hope that such occurrences never happen, it has been shown time and again that being prepared for disasters is prudent. This handbook contains a step-by-step guide to disaster planning along with other essential information you will need in building a comprehensive home emergency preparedness plan. Be sure to involve all the members of your household when developing your plan. A plan will only work when everyone knows about it and agrees to operate within its guidelines.
Home Emergency Preparedness Checklist (B 1428-1) A two-page checklist of the basic list of supplies you should have ready for emergencies. Keep the items you will most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to-carry, waterproof container. Be mindful that this is a basic list of supplies. A more comprehensive list can be found in the Home Emergency Management Guide.
Hurricane Helene Impact Report (AP 133-1) We estimate that Hurricane Helene¡¯s damages to Georgia agriculture and forestry will cost the state economy at least $5.5 billion in 2024 present value. This figure represents the sum of direct crop losses, losses to firms that support agriculture and forestry, losses to workers in those and related industries, and the recovery and restoration costs that firms in these industries will face. The Georgia Forestry Commission is a collaborator with ½ûÂþÌìÌà on this publication.
Ensuring Safe Private Well Water for Household Use After a Flood
Ensuring Safe Private Well Water for Household Use After a Flood (C 1124) The quality of drinking water from wells may be compromised during a flood. Flooding around the well increases the risk of drinking water becoming contaminated with bacteria or any other contaminants, rendering it unsafe to drink and for washing food items. This publication describes the steps to take when you suspect that your well has been affected by flooding. Steps include well inspection, calculation of the depth of water and storage capacity of the well, shock chlorination, and laboratory bacteria testing. The circular also discusses tips on how to know whether the water is safe to drink again.
Dealing with Pasture, Hay, Feed, and Livestock Losses After Significant Weather Events
Dealing with Pasture, Hay, Feed, and Livestock Losses After Significant Weather Events (C 1165) As a result of significant weather events, many producers in Georgia may experience losses of pasture growth, hay stocks, feed supplies, and livestock. After such events occur, farmers will be assessing damage to fields, stock, and property for many days, weeks, months. This publication is intended to provide recommendations to farmers that have experienced adverse affects due to significant weather in their forage and livestock production systems.
Preparaci¨®n para Emergencias: Almacenamiento de Alimentos a Largo Plazo para Desastres
Preparaci¨®n para Emergencias: Almacenamiento de Alimentos a Largo Plazo para Desastres (C 1310-SP) Esta publicaci¨®n proporciona orientaci¨®n pr¨¢ctica para individuos y familias, cubriendo aspectos esenciales como la planificaci¨®n, la selecci¨®n de recipientes adecuados y el mantenimiento de los alimentos almacenados durante emergencias como desastres naturales. La gu¨ªa ofrece consejos f¨¢ciles de usar sobre variedad de men¨²s, seguridad alimentaria y suministros no alimentarios, lo que garantiza un enfoque hol¨ªstico para la preparaci¨®n ante desastres.
Emergency Preparedness: Long-Term Food Storage for Disasters
Emergency Preparedness: Long-Term Food Storage for Disasters (C 1310) This publication provides practical guidance for individuals and families, covering essential aspects such as planning, selecting suitable containers, and maintaining stored foods during emergencies like natural disasters. The guide offers user-friendly tips on menu variety, food safety, and non-food supplies, ensuring a holistic approach to disaster readiness.
Developing a Storm Preparedness and Response Plan for Dairies (B 1525) The Southeast U.S. is susceptible to hurricanes and tropical storms every year. Hurricane season occurs from June 1 through November 30, and these storms are normally forecast several days in advance. Tornadoes, ice storms, thunderstorms, or straight-line winds¡ªpotentially damaging winds produced by thunderstorms¡ªare rarely forecast with enough notice to prepare other than to hopefully warn employees. Storms disrupt operations and have the potential to cause injury to people and livestock and devastate facilities and the landscape. While there is nothing that can be done to prevent the impact of a storm, producers should have an emergency plan that safeguards family, employees, livestock, and equipment. The emergency plan should also address how to safely manage the damage after a storm. Emergency plans should include one-day, three-day, and seven-day or longer responses during which power outages, access to vendors, and normal operations may be very limited. Hurricanes that occurred in 2017 and 2018 caused devastating damage in some areas that took weeks to restore power because of the extensive damage to distribution lines. This bulletin will provide information producers can use to develop an emergency preparedness plan in advance of a storm and suggestions for their potential responses following a storm. No plan will be 100% effective in all situations, but preparing will hopefully minimize damage and help speed the recovery.
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Disaster Distress Helpline The Disaster Distress Helpline (1-800-985-5990) is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any disaster. Toll-free and multilingual, confidential crisis support is available to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
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Additional Publications and Resources


Disaster Relief Resources for Farmers & Producers
Georgia Residents Handbook to Prepare for Natural Disasters

This handbook provides detailed information on emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, and steps that residents can take to protect their life and property. The purpose of this handbook is to provide actionable information that residents can use to build resilience to natural hazards in Georgia.

Emergency Government Resources


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Know Your Risk: Preparing for Hurricane Season (webinar archive)