Disaster Information for Farms and Agribusinesses
Disasters. You can't predict when a tornado, hurricane, hazmat or other emergency will strike your business. But you
can be prepared and have a plan in case something does happen. Farms, ranches, food warehouses, pesticide dealers and
more all have different needs, but the planning basics are the same. Click around. Use the preparedness tools, and in
case of a disaster, come back and find the links for assistance.
The Disaster Hay Assistance Portal is a resource to connect farmers that have lost their feed supply during a disaster with those who may have hay or feed to donate. NO SALES OR TRANSACTIONS ARE MADE ON THIS WEBSITE. The requests and offers are collected and sent to NCSU Cooperative Extension where they are matched and coordinated by Extension personnel.
NCDA&CS assumes no liability for those farmers utilizing this service and recommends pursuing multiple avenues to secure feed following a disaster. Various disaster programs may be available to provide financial assistance for purchasing feed and can be found HERE
Recent Updates:
Hurricane Idalia, 2023
Update Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at 7:15 a.m.
- Statement from Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler on waiving of motor vehicle regulations to help farmers
- Executive Order NO. 284 Declaration of a State of Emergency and Temporary Waiver and Suspension of Motor Vehicle Regulations
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The Emergency Declaration provides regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations while providing direct assistance supporting emergency relief efforts transporting supplies, goods, equipment, and fuel into the Affected States, and transporting persons into and from the Affected States, or providing other assistance in the form of emergency services during the emergency related to Tropical Storm Idalia in the Affected States.
NWS Raleigh Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at 5:25 a.m.
Tropical Storm Idalia will move east this afternoon, offshore of North Carolina. Isolated flash flooding will be possible over the eastern Sandhills and Coastal Plain until midday, along with gusty winds of 35-40 mph over the Sandhills and southern Coastal Plain. Impacts will diminish later this afternoon and evening.
NWS Miami Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.
A Hurricane Watch has been issued from Edisto Beach South Carolina to South Santee River South Carolina.
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued from North of Surf City North Carolina to the North Carolina/Virginia border, and Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds.
A Storm Surge Watch has been extended northeastward to Ocracoke Inlet.
Helpful Links
NCDA&CS Historical Disaster Information
National Hurricane Center
NC Cooperative Extension Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Information
NC Farm Bureau Offices
NC Cooperative Extension Offices
USDA Farm Service Agency Offices
Preparing Your Family and Farm
Recovery Assistance Information