USFWS Post-Hurricane Guidance for Damaged-Destroyed Structure Stabilization and Reconstruction

These guidelines are intended to facilitate emergency structure and clean-up after hurricane and other catastrophic storm events. They do not apply to the construction of new facilities or the expansion of existing structures. Demolition and reconstruction of damaged/destroyed structures should not result in “take” “take”
The term “take” means to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct.

Learn more about “take” of beach mice or other protected species if these activities (1) take place within the confines of the pre-storm structure, (2) are completed before dune habitat reclaims the pre-storm structure site, and (3) will not negatively impact dune habitat.  FLES Staff contact information updated 09/26/2022.