Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Kings County and its respective municipalities are working together to prepare a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of this plan is to identify and assess our community’s disaster risks and determine how to best minimize or mitigate against those risks. This quick survey provides an opportunity for you to share your opinions and participate in the planning process. The information you provide will help us better understand your hazard concerns and identify area policies and projects that may help lessen the impact of future events. The survey should take less than five minutes to complete. The Kings County Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team thanks you for taking the time to participate in our survey. Public Notice
The Agricultural Commissioner has requested a USDA Disaster Declaration
Kings County’s crop losses due to the April 11-13, 2012 storms has exceeded $20 million, as estimated by the Agricultural Commissioner. Plums ($5.7 million in damage) and nectarines ($5.3 million) have been hit the hardest. Other crops suffering damage include almonds, apricots, cherries, cotton kiwis, peaches, and quince. Hail caused the majority of the damage. The Agricultural Commissioner has requested a USDA Disaster Declaration.
Detection of BSE
SACRAMENTO, April 24, 2012 — CDFA Secretary Karen Ross issued this statement following the USDA's announcement of the detection of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a California dairy cow: "The detection of BSE shows that the surveillance program in place in California and around the country is working. Milk and beef remain safe to consume".... more information
CITRUS DISEASE HUANGLONGBING DETECTED
The Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) is a pest that acts as a carrier or vector spreading "huanglongbing" (HLB), a devastating disease of citrus trees. This bacterial disease is transmitted to healthy trees by the psyllid after it feeds on infected plant tissue. More information
Save Our Citrus
Are you worried that your orange tree looks sick? Are your citrus fruits misshapen or discolored? Think your citrus trees might have a disease? Send a photo with this free app and help save our citrus.
The SAVE OUR CITRUS app is a free iPhone application from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that makes it easy to report and identify the four leading citrus diseases: citrus greening, citrus canker, citrus black spot and sweet orange scab. Report your symptoms, upload a photo and receive a response back from citrus experts.
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Get information about these citrus diseases and affected areas in the United States. The app includes information and diagnostic tools for all four diseases. Make sure your citrus is healthy and help stop the spread of these incredibly destructive citrus diseases.