The purpose of this study is to rapidly estimate the aquacultural and agricultural impacts resulting from Hurricane Idalia. Survey results will be combined with a detailed baseline database on assets in Florida to estimate and communicate production losses in support of informed local, state, and federal decision-making processes related to disaster declaration, response, and relief. More specifically, survey responses and subsequent analyses provide data and insights to industry associations, government agencies, policy makers, and emergency personnel.
The disaster assessment survey requests the general location of the operation, commodity-specific details including total acreage, affected acreage, and estimated production losses. In addition, there is an option to supply additional information on infrastructural assets that might have been damaged or destroyed. Respondents are also able to share additional experiences and photos. Use the web link below or contact your local UF/IFAS Extension county office to report by phone, receive a paper copy, or request an in-person assessment. Shellfish growers may contact Leslie Sturmer at Lnst@ufl.edu or 352-543-5057.
Complete the survey here: go.ufl.edu/IdaliaAgImpacts
