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How Manatee County Residents Can Prepare for a Hurricane

by Nelly Nelson

August 9, 2023

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th, and if you live or work in Manatee County Florida, here is how Manatee County residents can prepare for a hurricane. Sign Up for Alert Manatee If you live or ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Alert Manatee, Emergency Shelter, Evacuation, Flood, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane Season, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Sandbags, Shelter, Special Needs, UF IFAS Extension

Disaster Preparedness: Planning for medically dependent sheltering

September 23, 2022

Regardless of a physical or mental condition, we all need to plan for a disaster. It's especially important for those medical needs, and Sarasota County has designated certain evacuation centers for those individuals with qualifying needs. But, ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
Tags: #stormsafety, Disaster, Disaster Prep, Medical Needs, Pgm_FCS, Preparedness, Shelter

Disaster Preparedness: Plan for those with special needs

September 23, 2022

In the last post, "Disaster Preparedness: Planning for medically dependent sheltering," we talked about how to register for a medically dependent evacuation center. In this post, we'll look at how to prepare if someone you know has a special ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
Tags: #stormsafety, Disaster, Disaster Prep, Medical, Pgm_FCS, Preparedness, Shelter, Special Needs

Hurricane season is around the corner. Ready?

May 7, 2021

Hurricane season officially starts June 1, but, if we have a year like 2020, we could see storms beginning to develop before then. Have you started to prepare? Now is a great time to begin the process of looking at your emergency supply kit, ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: #stormsafety, Disaster, Evacuate, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Prepare, Shelter, Storm, StormPrep

Prepare before you go to a shelter

by laduncan

September 3, 2020

Peak of Hurricane Season is September 10. As the peak of hurricane season is coming, it is time to have everything ready. Is it likely you will have to go to a shelter if a hurricane comes your way? Prepare before you go. There are some things ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Hurricane Preparedness, Shelter

Attracting Butterflies and Moths to your Yard with Native Plants

by Kate O'Neill

June 28, 2018

Attracting Butterflies and Moths to your Yard For those of us that want to attract butterflies and moths to our yards, we must focus on the four things they will need; Sun, Water, Shelter and Food. A butterfly garden should have plenty ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: #nativeplants, Butterflies, Food, Moths, Shelter, Sun, Water

Guidelines after the Hurricane: Recovery

by Shari Bresin

September 6, 2017

Out of the four emergency phases, mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery, the recovery phase can take the longest. If you left your home during the hurricane, it is understandable to feel eager to return home, but it might be best ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Batteries, Cleanup, Disaster, Emergency, Food, Gas, Gear, Hurricane, Mold, Pets, Safety, Shelter, Water

Guidelines before the Hurricane: Preparation

by Shari Bresin

September 6, 2017

It is important to be prepared to help ensure your family’s safety while reducing levels of distress. Being prepared—and calm—is crucial in times of emergencies. Below are some guidelines to help you make sure you are on track to preparing ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Batteries, Disaster, Food, Gas, Hurricane, Pets, Shelter, Water

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