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Purpose: While Extension agents should be ready to deal with recovery efforts, emotional stress can hinder their ability to respond effectively. This study sought to provide overall insights into Florida’s Extension agents’ ability to engage in post-hurricane response.

Design/Methodology/Approach: Resilience and coping literature facilitated a researcher-developed conceptual framework. A basic qualitative design explored hurricane experiences with nine UF/IFAS Extension agents through face-to-face and telephone interviews.

Findings: Participants likely had medium to high levels of personal resilience and varying levels of coping abilities. County differences, non-localized stressors, disaster training, and personal experience likely negatively affected agents’ coping abilities.

Practical Implications: There is scope to improve overall personal resilience by strengthening individual levels of hardiness and coping abilities …