Disaster Resources - Orange County Center

The NC Disaster Information Center website is a great place to turn to for research-based information. This page is regularly updated with disaster resources.

Orange County farmers and residents are encouraged to reach out to N.C. Cooperative Extension, Orange County Center if we can be of assistance to you as you prepare for and recover from natural disasters. For all other questions, contact our main line at 919-245-2050 for a detailed directory.

Crop, Produce Safety, Nursery, and Community Garden Questions: Mart Bumgarner, 919-245-2062 or 804-318-7493
Livestock, Forages, and Pond Questions: Alex Kissinger, 984-358-4439
Food Safety and Home Preparedness Questions: Ivelisse Colón, 919-245-2055
Food Security Questions: Jonathon Smith, 252-342-4594

Ready Orange is your "one stop shop" for preparedness information in Orange County! Visit orangecountync.gov to access this County page.

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Resources for Farm and Home

Access NC Disaster Information Center Recovery Fact Sheets here on a range of helpful topics. Your Orange County Extension Agents are able to help you think through how to apply this information in your specific situation.

Be Winter Ready: Home and Car Essentials Did you know that 60% of temperature related deaths are caused by cold exposure? Be ready for cold snap during this winter season.. Continue Reading in English

Listo Para el Invierno: Básicos Para la Casa y el Auto ¿Sabía que el 60% de las muertes relacionadas con la temperatura son causadas por la exposición al frío?Prepárese para las temperaturas bajas de esta temporada invernal con estos consejos sencillos para... Seguir leyendo

Greenhouse Information Related to Winter Storms Some reminders of preventative steps and things to consider when facing potential ice accumulation.

Floods Cause Many Dangers Given the serious dangers associated with flooding, it’s crucial to be prepared.... Continue reading

Get Ready: Tips for Hurricane Season Preparedness Although Orange County is about three and a half hours from the coast, last year’s experience with Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina is a reminder of how our lives could change... Continue reading

Vegetable, Herb and Fruit Gardens Exposed to Floodwater Floodwater that has washed in from rivers, creeks or streams can bring in chemical contaminants like petroleum-based products and also biological pathogens and parasites from flooded sewage treatment plants, and animal operations.... Continue Reading

Farmer and Rural Mental Health Resources Already one of the most dangerous and emotionally-taxing professions, agriculture can be a feast-or-famine endeavor in more ways than one. During times of natural disaster, for example, farmers are faced not only with the loss of property and possessions, but family legacies and livelihoods. Continue Reading

USDA Disaster Assistance Programs After a natural disaster, the USDA is one source of aid for impacted farmers. The USDA offers disaster assistance for livestock, farmland damage, crop loss, and farm loans. Read more here. The Orange County Farm Service Agency Office is located at the Bonnie B Davis Environment & Agricultural Center in Hillsborough. Contact them at 919-732-9388

Ag Water Management Considerations in NC for Tropical Storm Debby Tropical storm Debby is forecasted to impact North Carolina over the next few days bringing significant precipitation across the state. Figure 1 below shows the rainfall prediction … Continue Reading

Protective Measures of Beehives During Hurricanes With the track of tropical storm Debby poised to make a significant impact on North Carolina, there are some important considerations for beekeepers who may be affected by the … Continue Reading

Hurricane Preparation and Recovery in the Southeastern United States Cotton Producers Guide We participated in developing a USDA document on hurricane preparation and recovery a few years back. Thankfully Debby is not occurring while we have open cotton in the field, … Continue Reading

Preparing Your Farm for Natural Disasters Once again, we are entering that time of year when mother nature lets us know exactly how powerful she can be. … Continue Reading

Hurricane Preparation and Recovery Guide Peanut Notes No. 186 2024 Information on how to prepare and recover from a hurricane can be found in this USDA publication.

Power Outages Preparedness/Recovery(Preparación y Recuperación Durante Apagones)

What to Do when There's a Boil Water Advisories (Qué Hacer Cuando Hay Avisos Sobre Hervir el Agua)

Flooding (Preparedness and Recovery(Preparación y Recuperación Después de la Inundación)