UGA Extension Emergency Resources
We offer resources for adults and youth on mental wellbeing, health and wellness, disaster preparation, severe weather and more. For the latest status on programs, contact your local Extension office or visit the events calendar.
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Weather Emergencies
Timely information to prepare for and recover from weather-related emergencies like hurricanes, tornadoes and drought.
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Mental Wellbeing During Emergencies
View research-based education on behavioral health topics in partnership with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the Georgia Farm Bureau.
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UGA Extension COVID-19 Resources
UGA Extension has provided online educational programming, consultations and essential lab services during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing safe health practices for employees and the public. We offer resources for adults and 4-H youth on health, food, finances, parenting, agriculture and more. For the latest status on programs, contact your local Extension office or visit the events calendar.
UGA holds COVID-19 vaccine panel discussion
Four University of Georgia experts answered some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines in a recent virtual panel discussion held on campus. The panelists discussed a variety of topics related to vaccine safety and efficacy. And they shared their thoughts on why it is so important for everyone who is eligible and medically able to get vaccinated as part of the worldwide effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
- Myths and Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
- 8 Things to Know About the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Program
- FAQs About COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
- Vaccine Recipient Fact Sheet (CDC) (pdf) | Spanish
- What to Expect After Getting Vaccinated (CDC) (pdf) | Spanish
- FAQs About COVID-19 Vaccination in the Workplace: For Employers (CDC) (pdf)
- Face Coverings and COVID-19 (CDC)
CDC guidelines, precautions should guide holiday celebrations
As the holiday season arrives, the traditional images of loved ones crowded around a dinner table groaning under the weight of the holiday feast may look a little different this year: The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has prompted rising fears that holiday gatherings may accelerate the spread of the virus.
Videos from our experts
- Resilience in times of crisis with Brandi Mcgonagill
- Stress and mental well-being during the COVID-19 crisis with Ted Futris
- Mental/Emotional Well-being Resources with Andrea Scarrow
- Stress and mental well-being during the COVID-19 crisis with Anna Scheyett
- Homemade hand sanitizers, grocery shopping and takeout foods during COVID-19 with Elizabeth Andress
- Overview of COVID-19 and best health practices with Manpreet Singh
- Health and Wellness during COVID-19 with Alison Berg
Money & Home Finances
- Scams Related to COVID-19 (CDC)
- Circular 1041 series, "When Your Income Drops"
- Circular 1044, "How You Spend Makes a Difference"
- Temporary Publication 110, "COVID-19 Scams"
- Temporary Publication 111, "COVID-19 and Student Loans"
Mortgage
- If you have a mortgage, contact your mortgage company when FEMA has declared your area to be a Major Disaster Area.
- A HUD approved Housing Counseling Agency can provide counseling and information.
- Help for homeowners and renters during the coronavirus national emergency (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
Finances
- FDIC - information on banking, economic impact payments, and avoiding scams
- Living Resourcefully with Reduced Income
- Managing Your Personal Finances in Tough Times
- Virtual eXtension COVID-19 Resources
Videos from our experts
- Tax and Federal Stimulus Benefits with Joan Koonce
- What to Do When Your Income Drops and Other Resources with Kathryn Holland
- Your Money, Your Future with Melinda Miller
Farms & Small Businesses
Deadline extended: year-end economic survey now open to Georgia farmers
A survey is now being conducted by the University of Georgia in an effort to get a year-end perspective of the impact of the pandemic on Georgia’s agricultural industry.
Videos from our experts
- Food safety and production protocols for COVID-19 with Laurel Dunn
- Lo que necesita saber sobre el coronavirus (What you need to know about the coronavirus) with Francisco Diez
Youth Education & Parenting
Georgia 4-H continues diverse online programming
This past year has presented Georgia 4-H with the opportunity to create new and innovative programming options to meet the challenges of virtual school options and social distancing required by the COVID-19 crisis. Because these circumstances have precluded students from attending traditional environmental education programming at Georgia 4-H centers and 4-H club meetings at local University of Georgia Coooperative Extension offices, teachers and parents have needed entertaining and educational online resources to keep youth engaged in non-traditional learning environments. In response, Georgia 4-H launched “From The Mountains To The Sea,” “Zoom into Science” and “Blast Off with Georgia 4-H” to allow the state’s youth to continue their participation in 4-H programming remotely.
- 4-H resources to entertain and educate
- Georgia 4-H from the mountains to the sea video series
- Circular 1037-23, "Motivating Your Child to be Active"
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Helping Children Cope
- How to Find Child Care in Georgia during COVID-19
- Tips for handling Family Stress
- Tips for working from home with kids
- Childcare Aware Coronvairus updates
- Children, Stress, and Natural Disasters
- What You Need to Know About Social Distancing, Self-quarantine, & Self-Isolation
Videos from our experts
- Advice from a home schooling parent with Jackie Harris
- Health and Wellness for Youth during COVID 19 with Courtney Brown
- Telecommuting and supporting children/youth at home with Jill Cribbs
- Telecommuting and supporting children/youth at home with Diane Bales
Food Safety & Cooking
Tomatoes can be preserved to enjoy year-round
It’s the height of tomato season in Georgia and the harvest is abundant. Tomatoes can be preserved by canning, drying, freezing or pickling. They can also be used in creating fruit spreads like jams, jellies and marmalades.
Stay healthy at home with Food Talk!
Recipes, blogs, exercises, and online nutrition education from UGA SNAP-Ed.
- Grocery Shopping and Handling | Spanish (pdf)
- Is Coronavirus a Concern for Takeout? (pdf)
- Is Coronavirus a Concern on Fresh Produce? (pdf)
- Food and water safety guide (pdf)
- Recommended food storage times (pdf)
- A good time to clean out the pantry!
- Circular 1037-17, "Healthy Eating on a Budget"
- Temporary Publication 109, "Using Non-Perishable Items to Build a Healthy Plate"
- What to do if the freezer stops
- Storing Food for Emergencies
- Storing Water for Emergencies
- Purifying Non-Potable Water
- Is Your Food Safe After a Flood
- Storing Food For Emergencies: If the Power Goes Out
Videos from our experts
- Food safety and production protocols for COVID-19 with Laurel Dunn
- Nutrition and Meal Planning: Why you should plan your meals with Alison Berg
- Nutrition and Meal Planning with MyPlate, EFNEP, and SNAP-Ed with Sarah Henes
- Nutrition and How to Start Meal Planning with MaryBeth Hornbeck
- Less Stress Meal Planning with Jessie Moore
Gardening & Self-Reliance
Pruning tips for ornamental plants
To prune or not to prune, that is the question. Pruning is an important part of maintaining plant health and maximizing plant productivity. This is often a topic that brings fear and confusion, but pruning is, in fact, a beneficial and routine task.
- Bulletin Series, "Growing a home garden"
- Bulletin 625, "Landscape Plants for Georgia"
- Bulletin 910, "Make a greenhouse"
- Circular 787, "Gardening in Containers"
- Video: Why Soil Testing is Important for Home Gardens & Lawns
- Video: Identify weeds, insects, and plant disease in your garden by submitting samples to UGA Extension
Videos from our experts
- Plant Diseases in the Garden with Jean Williams-Woodward
- How Master Gardeners Can Help You with Sheri Dorn
- Starting a Garden with Paul Pugilese
- Stinging Insects in Georgia (and the Asian Giant Hornet) with Melissa Matteee
- Managing Summer Mosquitoes with Elmer Gray
- Termites are Swarming! Here's what to do. with Daniel Suiter
Mental Health After Disasters
Following the event of a disaster, individuals emotions vary and can range from anxious, angry, depressed, confused, scared, relief, guilt, gratitude or overwhelmed. These are normal reactions in response to a disaster. And since children are most vulnerable following a disaster, be sure to focus on their needs as well.
Video Series: Advice from UGA Extension Experts
As we all work together to get through this challenging time, UGA Extension specialists are regularly providing webinars on timely topics. Visit the full series to select from more than 35 archived webinars on topics like stress and mental well-being, best health practices, telecommuting, home gardening, meal planning and financial literacy.
Frequently Asked Questions for UGA Extension
Is my local office open?
Inquire with your county office about office openings and for specific questions.
What is the status of events?
For the most updated information, we encourage you to visit our Extension Calendar to view that event’s respective calendar entry for details. If you are registered for an event and it is canceled or postponed, you will receive an email with additional information.
I paid to attend an event. Will I receive a refund?
Yes, but please be patient with us as we process refunds in the coming weeks. All registrants will be contacted.
Other Governmental & Agency Resources
- UGA Coronavirus Website
- Family and Consumer Sciences COVID-19 Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC resources in Spanish | CDC resources in Chinese | CDC resources in Vietnamese | CDC resources in Korean
- NEAFCS COVID-19 Resources
- The President's Guidelines on Coronavirus for America (PDF)
- US Department of Agriculture
- USDA: COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide (PDF)
- US Food and Drug Administration
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Georgia.gov - Programs and resources to help Georgians with food, unemployment, health care, etc.
- Georgia Department of Public Health | Georgia Coronavirus Hotline: (844) 442-2681
- Georgia Department of Agriculture
- Georgia Legal Aid information on evictions and more - English | Spanish