Hurricane season is here and preparing for the 2022 hurricane season is more challenging than ever due to a prediction of an above-normal season, supply chain issues, and raising supply and fuel costs. To combat these challenges, it is important ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Events, HOME LANDSCAPES, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June 1 through November 30. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterThe Atlantic hurricane season extends from June 1 through November 30. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Hurricanes bring excessive rain. When heavy rains bring flooding to an area, your private well may not be safe to drink. It may be in danger of contamination from pollutants found in the flood waters. If your well has been flooded, meaning either ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Hurricanes are one of nature’s most powerful storms. They produce strong winds, storm surge flooding, and heavy rainfall. When heavy rains bring flooding to an area, people don’t often think about the damage caused to their private drinking ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Water
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Are you prepared for this hurricane season? Last Water Wednesday, the Family Consumer Sciences Agents LuAnn Duncan in Sumter County and Lisa Hamilton in Volusia County gave ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Water
Many people depend on livestock and horses for their livelihood and for companionship. Due to their size and their transportation and shelter needs evacuating livestock can be a challenge. Due to this, it is imperative that you are prepared ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Livestock,
Trees felled by hurricanes cause tremendous damage. They bring down power lines, destroy property, and injure humans. Because of this, some people choose not to replace their downed trees. But this thinking can be misguided: we need trees ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
An important part of a family’s emergency plan is knowing what proper food and water safety precautions to take if hurricanes or other disasters occur. Follow these tips to be prepared for power outages and keep your food safe. Place ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, WORK & LIFE