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After the Storm Passes: What to Do

by Andra JohnsonAvatar photo
September 1, 2023

I hope that you and your loved ones are safe from harm. Early Wednesday morning, Hurricane Idalia made landfall along Florida's West Central Coast as a Category 3 storm. As of Friday, many areas of North Florida are without power, and there ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Money Matters
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Recovery, Featured, Hurricane, Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Recovery, Idalia, Preparedness, Safety, Special Topics, Storm

Hurricane Preparation and Recovery

by Chris DemersAvatar photo
August 29, 2023

HURRICANE IDALIA PREPARATION AND RECOVERY As we brace for Hurricane Idalia to arrive in north Florida we anticipate potential impacts to our forests, natural resources, and agricultural operations.  Below are some resources that may be helpful ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Disaster Recovery, Florida Land Steward Program, Hurricane, Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Preparation, Idalia, Preparedness, Safety, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Special Topics, Special-topic, Storms

UPDATE: Preparing for Hurricane Idalia

by Andra JohnsonAvatar photo
August 28, 2023

August 29, 11:15 AM -- The National Hurricane Center has released its latest advisory for Hurricane Idalia: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#Idalia. Idalia is expected to make landfall early Wednesday morning as a Category 3 hurricane along Florida's ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Featured, Hurricane, Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Preparation, Idalia, Preparedness, Safety, Special Topics, Storm
Hurricane Planning for Pets

Disaster Preparation for Pets: Don’t Forget the Rest of Your Family

by cgoodingAvatar photo
June 21, 2023

Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness for Your Pet It's crucial to have a comprehensive plan in place to ensure the safety and well-being of your furry friends during hurricanes and other emergency situations. By preparing early ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Adalia, Adoptable Dogs, Community Resilience, Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Emergency Planning For Pets, FL., Florida, Florida Panhandle, Food Safety, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Including Pets In Emergency Plans, Medical Needs, Panama City, Pet Adoption, Pet Safety During Emergencies, Preparedness, Safety, Storms, Take Your Dog To Work Day, Zollie Young Dog Park
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Hurricane Prep – Sources of Water for Your Family

by Shannon CarnevaleAvatar photo
September 26, 2022

Para acceder a esta comunicación en español, por favor utilice este enlace Water is an essential consideration during a natural disaster such as a Hurricane or Tropical Storm. If you're reading this while a storm is in the forecast for ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Beth Robertson, Disaster, Hurricane, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Prep, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Preparedness, Polk County, Preparedness, Shannon Carnevale, Storms, Water Storage

Simple Things You Can Do To Prepare For A Hurricane.

by Jana Anderson
September 23, 2022

Hurricane Preparedness Most residents in Florida are very familiar with the word hurricane. How we choose to respond can range from excitement for the weather enthusiast to sheer dread at the thought of constant rain showers, high winds, ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Entertainment, Family, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Kits, Preparedness, Safety, Winds
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Storm Recovery Updates for UF/IFAS Extension Polk County (Sept. 2022)

by Shannon CarnevaleAvatar photo
September 23, 2022

As our community recovers from Hurricane Ian, see the following storm-related updates from our office. You'll find extension program and event updates, storm prep and recovery resources, and local resources here. Stay tuned to your local ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Disaster Recovery, Food Safety, Hurricane, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Prep, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Preparedness, Polk County FL, Preparedness, Safety, Storms

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