Hurricane Preparation and Recovery

(From The Disaster Handbook published by the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida.)

Preparing to Evacuate Your Farm

Protecting Farm Buildings from Storm Winds

Protecting Livestock during a Hurricane

Emergency Treatment and Management of Horses under Hurricane Conditions

Emergency Preparedness for Small Ruminants

Building Dikes to Prevent Minor Surface Flooding

Special Considerations for Agricultural Producers - Preparing for a Flood or Flash Flood

What to do During a Power Failure at a Farm

Introduction - Farm Recovery

Safety Rules for Farm Clean-up

Salvaging Crops After Flooding - Recovery of Alfalfa, Irrigated Pastures and Hay

Storm Damaged Agrichemical Facilities

Salvaging Wet Stored Grain and Feed

Handling Flood-Damaged Hay

Replacing Hay with Grain

Feeding Water-Damaged Feeds

Maintaining Livestock Health after a Flood

Diet Supplements for Livestock - Protein, Vitamin A and Minerals

Flood-Related Diseases in Poultry and Livestock

Flooded Private Sewage Systems

Disposing of Animal Carcasses

Reconditioning Equipment

Cleaning Electric Motors

Flooded Farm Vehicles and Equipment - Tips on Cleaning and Reconditioning

Weed Management after a Flood - Strategies for This Year and Next

Tips for Handling Flooded Soils

Promoting Turf Recovery after Hurricanes

Restoring a Flooded Water System

Disinfecting Wells

Clearing Debris from Land