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 following BMPs and allocations were approved by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission on October 23, 2018.
Policies for Hurricane Response and Background on Allocation
Request a Funding Change in Disaster Response Funds
Frequently Asked Questions - NEW
Approved BMPs
Pond Repair BMPs
Agricultural Pond Repair/Retrofit
Road Repair BMPs
Disaster Pasture Renovation - REVISED
Disaster Winter Forage Crop Incentive
Disaster Lagoon Management Incentive - REVISED
Disaster Lagoon Utilization Incentive Addendum to the Waste Utilization Plan Statement -NEW
Disaster Repairs and Renovations for BMPs
The Division has created 3 Formsite surveys to collect Hurricane Florence disaster response information. Please continue to edit and add new responses:
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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
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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.
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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.
Additional Opportunity for Farmers impacted by Hurricane Florence
