Hurricane Helene

Welcome to our Hurricane Helene resource page. We have collected an array of resources that may be helpful as our farm families throughout Florida recover from Hurricane Helene. We will continue to add resources to this page as they become available.

In the event you need to file a claim, contact Florida Farm Bureau Insurance at 1-800-330-3327 or 1-866-275-7322 or floridafarmbureau.com

Hurricane Relief Resources
Hurricane Helene Relief Fund for Agriculture

FDACS Emergency Loan Assistance
Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson Launches Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program for Florida Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Agriculture Disaster Impact Assessment
Hurricane Helene Online Assessment
Hurricane Helene Paper Assessment 

Governor’s Executive Orders
Executive Order 24-209
Executive Order 24-208

FDOT Weight and Size Waivers
FDOT Emergency Order 24-08- Emergency Road Use Permit
FDOT Enforcement Bulletin 2024-008

FDACS Critical Access to Agricultural Facilities Resources
FDACS Memorandums – Critical Agricultural Facility Access
Template Letter for Access to Critical Agricultural Facilities

Livestock Resources
FDACS Animal Movement Waiver
Hotline for Livestock and Animal Critical Need

Federal Emergency Declaration
Pres. Biden Approves Florida Emergency Declaration
Resources and Assistance for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

USDA Resources
Natural Disasters and Crop Insurance Fact Sheet
Emergency Procedures for Crops Damaged by Hurricane Helene 

FDACS Resources
Emergency Rule on Exposed Citrus Nursery Stock

FSA Resources
Hurricane Do’s and Don’ts 
Disaster Program Quick Reference Guide

Mental Health 
Mental Health Resources
Farm State of Mind

Be a Voice for Mental Health ⇓⇓
Mind Your Melon Wellbeing Survey