OCTOBER 17, 2005

ISSUE 1085

 

RECORDKEEPING CRUCIAL WHEN HURRICANES STRIKE

 

At Rap-Up deadline, Hurricane Wilma seemed to be targeting many of Florida’s citrus, vegetable and sugar-growing regions.

If you experience damage from wind, water or (as we’ve seen from last year’s hurricanes) vandalism, remember to collect records of everything you can. Take pictures and/or video, keep receipts, record labor payroll, etc.

Also please note the following numbers to call for assistance.

FFVA (321) 214-5200. Speak with Danny Raulerson.

USDA Farm Service Agency service centers:

Broward, Palm Beach (561) 683-2285
Collier, Glades, Hendry (863) 983-7250
Miami-Dade (305) 242-1197
Lee, Charlotte (239) 997-7331
Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River (772) 461-4546
Okeechobee (863) 763-3345
Highlands (863) 385-7853
DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee, Sarasota (863) 773-4764
Hillsborough (813) 752-1474
Polk (863) 533-2051
Osceola, Brevard (407) 847-4201
Orange, Lake (352) 742-7005
Sumter (352) 793-2651
Seminole (386) 734-2535

If your county is not listed, call the Florida office at (352) 379-4500.