Hurricane Florence Disaster Response

The General Assembly has appropriated disaster recovery funds to help implement BMPs that will address the impacts of Hurricane Florence. The Soil and Water Conservation Commission approved the following BMPs and policies.

Policies for Hurricane Response and Fund Allocation - NEW

Map of Eligible Counties

Request a Funding Change in Disaster Response Funds

Frequently Asked Questions

Approved BMPs

Pond Repair BMPs

Agricultural Pond Repair/Retrofit

Emergency Agricultural Pond Repair/Retrofit

Emergency Auxillary Spillway Repair/Retrofit

Complete this worksheet for these BMPs: Embankment Spillway Breach Assessment - NEW

Road Repair BMPs

Non-Field Farm Road Repair

Emergency Access Restoration

Complete this worksheet for these BMPs: Non-Field Farm Road Assessment - NEW

Disaster Pasture Renovation

Important Considerations about the Disaster Renovation Program for Agency Partners

Disaster Winter Forage Crop Incentive

Disaster Lagoon Management Incentive - REVISED

Disaster Lagoon Utilization Incentive Addendum to the Waste Utilization Plan Statement

Disaster Repairs and Renovations for BMPs

Approved Allocations

2018 Florence BMP Allocation

The Division has created 3 Formsite surveys to collect Hurricane Florence disaster response information. Please continue to edit and add new responses:

1. Florence – Watershed Recovery Needs – Use to report estimates to remove stream debris and repair damages to streams and adjacent lands, including drainage/stormwater management infrastructure and agricultural conservation practices

2. Florence – Non-Field Farm Road Repair Needs – Use to report location-specific needs for repairs to farm roads damaged by Hurricane Florence. Used for allocation purposes.

3. Florence – Agricultural Pond Repair Needs – Use to report location-specific needs for repairs to ponds used for agricultural purposes damaged by Hurricane Florence. Used for allocation purposes.