UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
In 2018, one in six Americans got sick from eating contaminated food. That figure comes from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. And, remember, that only accounts for reported cases of sickness. Clearly, food safety… Read More
It might sound odd, but one key element of preparing for a storm is knowing what to do AFTER the storm. After a disaster, you might be without a range of services on which you normally rely, such… Read More
One key consideration as you prepare for our tropical storm season is whether or not to evacuate your home, should a storm approach. Making the decision to shelter in place or evacuate to a shelter—or even travel to… Read More
One of the biggest decisions for horse owners is how best to keep their horses safe in the event of a hurricane. So where do you start? Step one is deciding whether you are going to evacuate with… Read More
As you prepare your home and family for the hurricane season, don’t forget to include a disaster preparedness kit. In this Storm Season 2020 post, the third of the six-part series, we are going to discuss what to… Read More
In the first post of this series, we talked about gathering information. In this post, we are going to look at creating your plan. Just as we mentioned in our previous blog, you should think about updating contact… Read More
While we’re in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, few of us want to spend much time—if any—thinking about the hurricane season. But, June 1 marks the official start of that six-month season, and now is the time… Read More
Preparation Hurricane season will be upon us June first. As if we didn’t already have enough to keep our pantry challenged, add to it the task of stocking up for storm season. But this can be accomplished even… Read More
Trees add value to our communities. But our recent windy weather serves as a good reminder that storm season is just around the corner. Given the large size attained by some trees, they can become hazardous to people… Read More
Whether you’re bracing for a storm or packing up for summer back north, we can help you keep your Florida home safe and sound, starting with our March 6 “Closing Up Your Florida Home” class. Unoccupied homes in… Read More
