Remember to call 911 for all emergencies (including farm animal rescue)
Governor Cuomo Announces Household Appliance Grant Program for Storm Recovery
Attention all farmers:
Video of 9-8-11 Hurricane Irene Farmer Disaster Relief Meeting in Goshen, NY
Below are
a contact sheet from this meeting and a fact sheet from FSA:
Farmer Meeting for Hurrican Irene Disaster 9/8/11 - Speaker / Agency Contact Info in order of appearance
USDA Farm Service Agency Disaster Assistance Programs
Orange County Div. of Emergency Communications for special notices
Orange County government website for the latest news on the flood
EDEN: Extension Disaster Education Network Visit EDEN for a wealth of information to assist with recovering from the flood.
2011 Flood Awareness Fact Sheet from NYS Office of Emergency Management
Food Safety of Crops and Animal Feed Following Flooding
While many farms in New York are rebounding from the devastating impact of Tropical Storm Irene, more information is becoming available to farmers who were impacted. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising growers that any food that has been submerged in flood water should be destroyed and not used for human or animal consumption. This includes crops, fruits, vegetables and food requiring refrigeration or freezing. More information is available through FDA and your local Cornell Cooperative Extension.
More Information: FDA Notice About Safety of Food Affected by Hurricanes, Floods and Power Outages
Dealing with Flooded Vegetable Fields
CAFO compliance during Hurricane Irene emergency
Livestock Disaster Programs Available to Farmers Affected by Hurricane Irene
Safe Operation of Emergency Generators
Floods and Food Safety / Meal Preparation & Gardens
Travel with Care after a flood
Dealing with Mold and Mildew in Flood Damaged Homes
Cleaning and disinfecting your home after the flood
Dealing with Stress after a disaster
Helping your child cope with disaster
Animals in Emergencies from Cornell University/EDEN.
Emergency Preparedness for your family pets
Missing Pet adds to storm trauma
Renter's and Homeowner's Guide to Flooding
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Updated: February 22, 2012