USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Recent Flooding
To help residents, farmers, and ranchers affected by the devastation caused by recent flooding,
"Recent flooding in the Midwest and along the
On Thursday, President
Background:
Farm Production and Conservation Agencies Helping Producers Weather Financial Impacts:
When major disasters strike,
Livestock owners and contract growers who experience above normal livestock deaths due to specific weather events, as well as to disease or animal attacks, may qualify for assistance under
USDA Helping Agricultural Operations Recover After Disasters:
Orchardists and nursery tree growers in the affected area may be eligible for assistance through
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Preventing Foodborne Illness:
As residents make it back into their homes, USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is helping ensure they are taking the proper steps to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Food safety tips after a power outage and flooding are available on the
Tips to protect food safety after flooding occurs:
* Drink only bottled water that has not come in contact with flood water. Discard any bottled water that may have come in contact with flood water.
* Discard any food that is not in a waterproof container if there is any chance it may have come in contact with flood water. Food containers that are not waterproof include those with screw-caps, snap lids, pull tops, and crimped caps.
* Discard wooden cutting boards, plastic utensils, baby bottle nipples, and pacifiers that may have come in contact with flood water.
* Thoroughly wash all metal pans, ceramic dishes, and utensils that came in contact with flood water with hot soapy water. Sanitize by boiling them in clean water or by immersing them for 15 minutes in a solution of 1 tablespoon unscented, liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of drinking water.
* Undamaged, commercially prepared foods in all-metal cans and retort pouches (for example, flexible, shelf-stable juice or seafood pouches) can be saved. Follow the "Steps to Salvage All-Metal Cans and Retort Pouches" in the publication Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency.
USDA Helping Impacted Communities Recover:
During declared natural disasters that lead to imminent threats to life and property,
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