Please use this link for information about disaster preparation and the recovery process Disaster Preparation and Recovery
Please use this link for the UF/IFAS Disaster Handbook UF/IFAS Disaster Handbook
Suwannee County Emergency Management
Phone number 386-364-3405 and call center number is 386-330-3512.
Suwannee County Emergency Management Facebook Page
EOC Suwannee Storm Checklist - Spanish
- Search for "Alert Suwannee" in your app store (Google Play or Apple App Store).
- Download and install the app.
- Open the app and follow the prompts to register and set your preferences.
Producers, Farmers and Ranchers
PLEASE NOTE: If you sustained damage from the storm, please do not plow, do not disk, do not replant. Do nothing to further destroy your crop until you have permission from your claims adjustor or an insurance company representative.
You should report farm (crops and livestock) losses to 877-508-8364.
Bacterial Contamination in Private Wells
When heavy rain brings flooding to an area, people do not often think about the damage caused to their private drinking wells. There are two telltale signs that your well has flooded: your wellhead was surrounded by floodwaters, or it was submerged in floodwaters. Sometimes you may also notice the change of color or odor in your well after a storm event. This flooding places your private well in danger of contamination from pollutants found in floodwaters and especially at risk of bacterial contamination.
Having your well water tested following a flooding event is the only surefire way to know if your well has been contaminated or not. The Environmental Laboratory Certification Program was established in 1979 to "ensure laboratory quality and capacity to perform testing of drinking water regulated in the Florida Safe Drinking Water Act" (Florida Department of Health 2020). A list of laboratories accredited by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program in Florida can be found on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's website: https://floridadep.gov/dear/florida-dep-laboratory/content/nelap-certified-laboratory-search.
For more information on this topic click here.
What To Do When Septic Systems Are Impacted By Flooding
Septic Care After the Storm - English
Resources in Spanish:
Septic Care After the Storm - Spanish Cuidado del Sistema Séptico después de una Tormenta
How Does a Septic System Work - Spanish Como funciona un sistema convencional?
Mantenimiento de rutina del agua de pozo - in Spanish
Preparacion para huracanes - In Spanish
Resource Links
State Division of Emergency Management: 800-342-3557.
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- FEMA - Assistance After a Disaster
- Small Business Administration – low interest loan for recovery purposes
- Red Cross
- Department Children and Families – providing crisis counseling and hope navigators
- Florida Commerce – economic development
- Agency for Persons with Disabilities
- Veteran Affairs
- Legal Services of North Florida
Are Your Trees Wind Resistant?
It's important to know what types of trees you have on your property and how your trees will fare in storms with high winds. The health of your trees should be monitored and any damaged trees or rotting limbs should be addressed prior to hurricane season. You can find more information about the wind resistance of trees found in our area here Trees That Can Withstand Hurricane Force Winds.
Email Sign-Up
UF/IFAS Extension in Suwannee County publishes The Center Pivot for free each quarter. You can receive an email reminder for a paperless copy that will link you directly to the website. The electronic format reduces our costs (i.e. your tax dollars).
To sign up, click here, or call 386-362-2771.