Dec 20, 2021

KS Dept. of Ag , KSU extentsion offer fire recovery resources

Posted Dec 20, 2021 4:09 PM

Kansas Recovery Resources

https://agriculture.ks.gov/news-events/kansas-wildfire-recovery-resources-december-2021

Farmers and ranchers who have had livestock death losses, livestock injuries, feed losses, or other losses as a result of the wildfire and storms this week are asked to contact your local USDA-FSA office to notify them of the damage as soon as possible. This will help your county office obtain access to relief funding. 

In addition, you are reminded that documentation is key: save receipts, write down loss details, take photos, etc. 

More detail about FSA programs and resources can be found below at "Links to Federal Programs and Services."
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  1. Need help? Post your need on HitchPin
  2. Emergency Hay Distribution
  3. Livestock Welfare
  4. Assistance with Livestock Disposal/Burial
  5. Links to Federal Programs and Services
  6. Help for Farmers and Ranchers in Distress
  7. Need Harvest/Feeding Assistance?
  8. KDHE resources for disposal of disaster debris
  9. Specialty Crop Losses
  10. Moving hay and supplies
  11. Disaster Recovery Tips from KSRE
  12. Insurance problems? Call consumer hotline

How can you help?

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  1. Donate through HitchPin
  2. Donations of Hay and Supplies
  3. Financial Support
  4. Specific Needs in Russell County

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K-State Extension resources on natural disasters

https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/community/natural-disasters/

Natural Disasters

Disasters happen, but knowing more about hazards and threats can help reduce the likelihood or the severity. K-State Research and Extension and the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) provide information specific to communities, home, and agriculture.

Kansas wildfire and severe weather disaster relief resources:

  1. Kansas Department of Agriculture recovery resources
  2. USDA disaster assistance information
  3. Kansas Livestock Associaton relief efforts

Resources related to livestock wellness

  1. Feeding and watering beef cattle during disasters
  2. Interview with veterinarian regarding post fire cattle health

Resources related to land magement 

  1. Rangeland management following wildfire
  2. Wildfire effects on various grasses

Resources related to mental health and wellness

  1. Understanding the impact of trauma  
  2. Kansas community mental health centers map

Resources related to food safety following a disaster

  1. How to keep food safe after a disaster or emergency
  2. Refrigerated food and power outages: when to save it and when to throw it out
  3. Food, water, sanitation and hygiene information 
  4. Fires and food safety