- To formulate a crop and infrastructure damage assessment on the industry, Clemson Extension is asking producers to input info into the following link. This will assist us in any future requests for federal or state assistance. https://arcg.is/0bnjnX2
- The U.S. Secretary of Ag provides the following disaster tools.
Key Resources:
- USDA Disaster Resource Center provides information on preparing, recovering from, and building long-term resilience during disasters and emergencies.
- USDA Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool – Learn about USDA disaster assistance programs that might be right for you by completing five simple steps.
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- USDA Disaster Assistance Programs include:
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- Tree Assistance Program (TAP), Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP), Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP), and Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) help compensate producers for losses caused by natural disasters.
- The Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) help producers restore fences, damaged farmland, and forests.
- Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program assists communities in addressing watershed impairments or hazards.
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- Farm Service Agency—Disaster Assistance: The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers various programs to help farmers, ranchers, communities, and businesses that have been hard hit by natural disasters.
- Natural Resources Conservation Service—Disaster Recovery Assistance: The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides disaster recovery assistance to farmers, ranchers, landowners, and communities through various USDA programs.
- Guide: USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Brochure – Learn more about USDA Farm Production & Conservation’s disaster assistance programs for farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners.
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- Rural Development Disaster Assistance – USDA Rural Development (RD) Disaster Assistance is crucial for rural communities affected by crises and disasters. It offers essential support to homeowners, businesses, and communities to aid in their recovery and rebuilding process.
Guide: USDA Rural Development Toolkit – Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Resources for Rural Communities – Learn more about USDA Rural Development’s disaster assistance programs for rural communities.
Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)—Disaster Assistance: Coordinates with state, territory, tribal, and voluntary organizations to provide nutrition assistance to families and individuals affected by a disaster or emergency.
Guide: D-SNAP Resources for State Agencies and Partners – The following resources are meant to assist states in planning, operating, and reporting Disaster SNAPs (D-SNAPs).
Many documents are also available in the Disaster SNAP Guidance Handbook and the D-SNAP Toolkit.
States should work with their regional disaster coordinators, which can be found on the following FNS regional office page. USDA FNS Southeast Regional Office (SERO)
- Rural Development Disaster Assistance – USDA Rural Development (RD) Disaster Assistance is crucial for rural communities affected by crises and disasters. It offers essential support to homeowners, businesses, and communities to aid in their recovery and rebuilding process.