What primary producers should do after a natural disaster

Natural disasters can affect primary producers in many ways. After a natural disaster you may find there is damage to your:

• dwelling
• crops
• animals (including housing)
• equipment
• machinery
• stock and storage structures
• business records.

Primary producer support services

If your farm has been affected by a natural disaster, find out about:

• financial assistance and support
• disaster recovery for livestock farms
• disaster recovery for crop farming.

Steps to recover from a natural disaster

After a natural disaster you should thoroughly assess how your business has been affected. This will help you know what to do to recover. Find out what your business should do after a natural disaster.

Steps to rebuild after a natural disaster

Once you have completed your clean-up and assessed the state of your business, you can begin the rebuilding process. Find out how to rebuild your business after a natural disaster.

Emotional and crisis support for primary producers

Confidential emotional or crisis support can help you get back on your feet after a natural disaster:

• phone 13 11 14 to speak to one of Lifeline's trained and dedicated volunteers 24 hours a day
• beyondblue can support people experiencing depression and anxiety.

Also consider...

• Find out how to prepare your business for a natural disaster.
• Learn how a recovery plan can help minimise losses and get your business running again after an incident.