Disasters can disrupt business and threaten food and animals. In South Carolina, we face threats from hurricanes and other disasters. Having an emergency plan can help farms and businesses prepare for and recover from these events.
This page lists disaster response and recovery resources for farms, food-related businesses, and other agribusinesses. Businesses regulated by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture should also monitor email during an emergency for information about disaster preparation, recovery and damage assessments.
For general emergency planning and disaster recovery guidance, visit the website of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division.
Storm Preparation and Recovery
- South Carolina Hurricane Guide: The South Carolina Emergency Management Division’s resource for important contacts to have during storms, emergency alerts, and how to plan, prepare, and evacuate
- National Hurricane Center
- Ready.Gov: Hurricane Ready Business Toolkit (English)
- Ready.Gov: Hurricane Ready Business Toolkit (Spanish)
Produce Farms
- Food Safety for Flooded Farms Fact Sheet (Produce Safety Alliance)
- Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-affected Food Crops for Human Consumption (FDA)
- Hurricane Preparation and Recovery Guides for South Carolina Producers (USDA): Commodity-specific (including produce) guidance for hurricanes
Food Manufacturers, Processors, Warehouses and Distributors
- Food Safety in Hurricanes & Floods (Clemson Cooperative Extension)
- Avoid Foodborne Illness During Temporary Power Outages (USDA)
- Refrigerated Food, Frozen Food & Power Outages: “When in Doubt, Throw it Out” (FoodSafety.gov)
- Food Safety During Emergencies: Links for Industry Partners (FDA)
- Flood Recovery Guidance
- Power Outage Guidance
Retail Food Establishments
- Environmental Emergency & Recovery: Guidance for Retail Food Establishments coping with natural environmental emergencies that may impact food safety
- Recovering from a Flood
- Water-Related Emergencies
- Power Outages
Animals and Feed Safety
- Animal Emergencies: Hurricanes and Flooding (Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health)
- Hurricane Preparedness and Response (American Veterinary Medical Association)
- Food & Feed Safety During Emergencies: Links for Industry Partners (FDA)
Dairies and Milk Safety
- Developing a Storm Preparedness and Response Plan for Dairies (University of Georgia Extension)
