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Protect irrigation, tools and next season
Prioritize people, secure garden equipment, protect records and seed, manage contaminated floodwater and make a measured recovery plan.
The direct answer
Before a hurricane, secure tools, trellises, containers, hoses and lightweight garden structures; protect seed and records; and shut down irrigation only according to the system's safe instructions. Afterward, avoid floodwater, document damage and do not eat produce touched by potentially contaminated floodwater without current public-health guidance.
Start with these checks
Containers, shade cloth, trellis panels, stakes, empty trays and tools can become hazards. Move or secure them while weather is calm. Harvest only what is ready and safe to handle; do not risk late outdoor work to save a crop.
Photograph irrigation zones and buried or obscured components. After debris arrives, those reference photos help prevent accidental damage.
Floodwater may contain sewage, chemicals and pathogens. Keep people and animals out, follow health guidance for produce and soil, and do not assume rinsing makes exposed food safe.
Recovery may involve removing damaged material, checking irrigation, waiting for soil to drain and replanting in stages. A garden can be rebuilt; people should not take storm risks to preserve it.
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Keep building the plan
This page shares general information and the way our family thinks about preparedness. Conditions and official instructions change. During an emergency, follow current local authorities and qualified professionals. This is not individualized medical, veterinary, legal, electrical or emergency-management advice.
