Helping Children After a Disaster
Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent A disaster can make a child afraid, more afraid than you. A child can mix up real fear and make-believe fear. This is okay… Read More
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Cleaning Household Linens and Furnishings
Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Beds: Due to the complex construction of modern mattresses, renovation is usually not possible. It is best to buy a good used mattress or… Read More
Cleaning Household Utensils and Metals
Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Cleaning, & sterilizing dishes and cooking utensils: Before using any dishes, pots, pans or cooking utensils that were in contact with flood water, wash… Read More
Steps to Salvage All-Metal Cans and Retort Pouches
Courtesy of Shelley Swenson Wakulla County FCS/EFNEP Agent Undamaged, commercially prepared foods in all-metal cans and retort pouches (for example, flexible, shelf-stable juice or seafood pouches) can be saved if you do the following: •… Read More
Home Clean-Up and Renovation – Building Damage
Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Check walls and foundations for damage. Much can be done to reverse the effects of high water and to restore even heavily water damaged buildings…. Read More
Eliminating Odors from Your Refrigerator
Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent After your power has been restored, you will need to clean and deodorize your refrigerator. Here are some helpful tips on how to do this. Remove all drawers,… Read More
Home Clean-Up and Renovations – Walls
Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Walls must dry from the inside out. The interior framing of walls should be allowed to dry thoroughly. Sometimes this process takes weeks or even months…. Read More
How Families and Neighbors Can Help One Another Cope
Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Disasters bring with them an incredible range of emotions, from disbelief and anger to a euphoric spirit of teamwork. Temporary homelessness, damaged personal items, lost crops… Read More
Hydration in Hot Working Environments
Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Summertime isn’t the only time you should be concerned about drinking enough water to stay hydrated. Workers in construction, landscaping, laundry, factory, farm, or restaurant settings,… Read More
Series of Saving: Day 6 Tip
Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent By By Lori Johnson, V.P. Marketing & Business Development, Whatever your motivation may be – a newer vehicle, a home purchase, or a washer… Read More