Guidance on Microbial Contamination in Previously Flooded Outdoor Areas
Microbial contamination—both bacterial and viral—of flood waters can cause great concern for use of previously flooded outdoor areas. Limited …
NC Rural Center Announces Small Business Resources for Disaster Counties
Working in tandem with the NC Rural Center, the federal government’s Small Business Administration is working to provide efficient …
Guidance on Claims for NC Aquaculture
The following content was compiled and written by Pete Anderson, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Agribusiness and Aquaculture …
Important Disaster Programs for Pasture-Based Livestock Farmers
Producers incurring losses of livestock and damage to fences, pastures, hay and feed as a result of Hurricane Florence …
NCDA&CS Guidance and Request Form for Diversion of Crops and Commodities
The attached pdf files include a letter from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services explaining diversion …
Tips for Handling Family Stress After a Disaster
by Ramah Dabbas and Kim Allen The rain has stopped and the water is gone, so now what? Following the …
Comment on Tree Fall Liability
Hurricane Florence reminds us all how quickly wind and rain can upend or tear limbs from a decades-old – …
USDA Announces Disaster SNAP Benefits for North Carolinians
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP) benefits are being implemented in counties impacted by …
Choosing a Home Repair Contractor
After a disaster, you may need to hire a professional to help you make home repairs. It’s essential that …
EFRP Provides Assistance to Private Forest Owners
The Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP), administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), helps the owners of non-industrial …
North Carolina’s Livestock Numbers, Feed Needs, and Transportation Logistics
ARE’s Department Extension Leader Nick Piggott and Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Heidi Schweizer have compiled livestock loss estimates by species and aggregated …
Supply Drive to Help 4-H Families Impacted by Hurricane Florence
September 26 Update: The first load of cleaning supplies and food items were delivered on Tuesday to the Swansboro …
NCDA&CS and NC State to Help Farmers With Flooded Food
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and NC State are working together to help farmers divert human food …
Responder Warning Reminder
Joint statement from N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, N.C. State University Cooperative Extension, and N.C. Cattlemen’s Association During …
NCDA&CS Guidance for Farmers With Flooded Crops
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has released a letter to industry regarding the loss of …
Recovery Resource Available for Owners of Nonindustrial Private Forest Land
The Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) provides support to eligible owners of nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) land in the …
NC State Extension Disaster Relief Fund
The NC State Extension Disaster Relief Fund has been setup to collect donations in support of NC State Extension’s …
Swine Well-Being During Flood Recovery
Hurricane Florence in 2018 has resulted in record levels of flooding in much of North Carolina. Many swine producers …
North Carolina Department of Revenue Waives Diesel Fuel Penalty Due to Hurricane Florence
UPDATE: This is related to Executive Order No. 60: Amending Executive Order No. 57 to Permit Sale, Distribution, and …
Free Well Water Testing Kits Available by Request
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) is offering free well water test kits to …