Make plans to join the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) on Thursday, July 23 at 1:00 PM EDT for a webinar titled, “Preparing Farmworker Communities for Hurricane Season,” featuring Dr. Marysel Pagán with the Migrant Clinicians Network (MCN). Webinar participants will uncover strategies related to preparedness, safety, and resilience in farmworker communities this hurricane season.
Agricultural workers are essential to our food systems, yet they are disproportionately affected by extreme weather events such as hurricanes and strong storms. Many face hazardous working conditions, live in housing that may not withstand severe weather, and experience disruptions to income and access to medical care when disasters strike.
These realities can lead to significant consequences, ranging from injury and illness to long-term economic hardship and barriers to recovery. Recognizing these risks, this webinar is designed to provide practical, actionable guidance to help reduce vulnerability and strengthen preparedness for farmworker and agricultural communities.
What You’ll Learn
Participants can expect to gain a deeper understanding of:
- Risk Reduction Strategies: Practical steps to minimize exposure to hazards in the lead-up to hurricane season.
- Emergency Preparedness: Planning tools and resources tailored to the realities of farmworker populations.
- Response and Recovery Efforts: Approaches to ensure timely access to care, resources, and safe working conditions following a storm.
- Community Resilience: Ways to strengthen support systems among workers, advocates, and service providers to better withstand and recover from disasters.
About the Speaker
Dr. Marysel Pagán, Director of Environmental & Occupational Health at the Migrant Clinicians Network (MCN), will lead the session. With extensive experience at the intersection of public health, environmental safety, and migrant health advocacy, Dr. Pagán brings valuable insight into the specific needs of agricultural workers before, during, and after disaster events.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is ideal for:
- Agricultural workers, supervisors and operators
- Community-based organizations and advocates
- Healthcare providers and outreach workers
- Emergency management and public health professionals
- Anyone committed to supporting the safety and wellbeing of farmworker communities
Join Us
Date: Jul. 23, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM EDT
Speaker: Dr. Marysel Pagán, Migrant Clinicians Network (MCN)
Hosted by: SCCAHS, a partner program of UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center)
To receive a Zoom link, visit the registration page.
We look forward to having you join us.
ABOUT SCCAHS
The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) is part of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Agricultural Health and Safety Initiative.
SCCAHS explores and addresses the occupational safety and health needs of people working in agriculture, fishing, and forestry in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
ABOUT UF/IFAS PIE CENTER
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center) conducts and disseminates objective interdisciplinary research and educational programs to increase public understanding of and engagement in agricultural and natural resources issues.
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