09/30/2024 | Press release | Archived content
As flooding and power outages persist in the wake of Hurricane Helene, officials are urging agricultural producers and industry stakeholders to contact their specific county emergency management officials for guidance regarding the storm's impacts. A list of county contacts can be found here.
Clemson University, South Carolina Department of Agriculture and South Carolina Department of Commerce are also offering the following resources to agricultural industry stakeholders struggling with impacts from Hurricane Helene:
Clemson University Regulatory Agencies and Cooperative Extension
Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health is encouraging livestock owners with questions or concerns specific to their species to contact the following Animal Health Program Managers:
Clemson Cooperative Extension is collecting information about the financial impact of Tropical Storm Helene on agriculture. Please use this link to complete the survey.
Debris must remain inside invasive species quarantine zones. Removal or disposal of debris from quarantine zones could result in the spread of invasive species dangerous to South Carolina agriculture and natural resources. This applies to all quarantine zones, including the USDA Asia Long-horned Beetle quarantine zone in the areas of Hollywood and Johns Island. Quarantine zone map here. Take material to the Bees Ferry landfill or local municipal drop offs within the quarantine for disposal. Burning is also acceptable if it complies with other local regulations regarding burning.
The American Veterinary Medical Association is offering the following grant opportunities that may be able to assist veterinarians during a disaster:
South Carolina Department of Commerce
The South Carolina Department of Commerce Emergency Management website offers the following resources for business struggling to maintain business continuity in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene:
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is in the process of contacting food and feed manufacturers, retail food establishments, grocery stores, produce farms, dairies, and other facilities to assess the impact of Helene. Businesses should respond or reach out to their respective SCDA contact if they have suffered damage, compromised food/feed products, or other storm-related issues. You can also contact the agency at 803-734-2210.
The SCDA also maintains an Emergency Planning and Disaster Response dashboard with information about flood recovery, power outages, boil water advisories, and other emergency resources. Some highlights include:
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