By Jennifer Dorsett
Field Editor
After the storm, the list of things to do can feel overwhelming. The loss of property, crops and livestock can have farmers, ranchers and landowners scrambling for answers or to find appropriate agencies to contact.
That’s where Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) comes in. To help landowners, farmers and ranchers in hurricane recovery and cleanup efforts, TFB launched the Hurricane Recovery Resources page.
“It can be extremely difficult to track down credible sources on a normal day, and it’s very frustrating to have to search several sites for contacts and information at such a stressful time,” TFB Director of Communications Gary Joiner said. “We’ve put together a list of resources to help people get the information they need quickly, all in one place.”
Information for federal and state agencies, a list of local entities conducting hurricane relief efforts and more will be routinely updated.
“This is not just for those dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, but also for those who went through Hurricane Hanna, too,” Joiner said. “TFB has been working with government officials to try to secure additional aid for those who suffered massive crop losses from Hanna, so there’s information on those efforts available here, as well.”
All links and information posted on the site have been verified for accuracy, Joiner added.
“We know storm recovery is a day-by-day process,” he said. “So, keep checking back as we update and add more resources to the page. This is an ongoing process, but we want to help provide as much information as we can.”
Hurricane season is still young, Joiner noted. The page will be updated as needed through November, when the season concludes.
For the latest information, visit https://texasfarmbureau.org/hurricaneresources.