Category: Disaster Preparation

Prevention Pays! The True Cost of Flying Storm Debris

by Britta Kellner
August 15, 2025

Iconic palms define our tropical Florida landscape, but beautiful palm fronds can become dangerous and even deadly during a storm. Strong winds from hurricanes and other storms often turn everyday items like palms and loose branches, patio ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brevard County, Britta Kellner, Environment, Family Safety, Finances, Hurricane, Storm Debris

Smart Planning to Weather the Storm

by Britta Kellner
August 6, 2025

Hurricane Season: A Yearly Reality for Brevard and Beyond Living on Florida’s Space Coast means hurricanes, tropical storms, and emergency alerts are a part of life. Preparation is essential—not just for peace of mind, but for the safety ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Emergency, Family Safety, Finances, Health, Hurricane, Preparedness, Tax Free, Weather

Smart Rain Garden Series – Why a Rain Garden in the City?

by Holly Abeels
November 1, 2024

Droppin’ In at the Smart Rain Garden #5 in a series of 5 write-ups to introduce the processes and technology at work in the City of Cape Canaveral's Veterans Memorial Park "Smart" Rain Garden. Please join us for all the posts in this series. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Green Infrastructure, Indian River Lagoon, Sea Level Rise, Stormwater

Smart Rain Garden Series – Why Veterans Memorial Park?

by Holly Abeels
October 28, 2024

Droppin’ In at the Smart Rain Garden #4 in a series of 5 write-ups to introduce the processes and technology at work in the City of Cape Canaveral's Veterans Memorial Park "Smart" Rain Garden. Please join us for all the posts in this series. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Green Infrastructure, Indian River Lagoon, Sea Level Rise, Stormwater

Smart Rain Garden Series – How does filtration work?

by Holly Abeels
October 28, 2024

Droppin’ In at the Smart Rain Garden #3 in a series of 5 write-ups to introduce the processes and technology at work in the City of Cape Canaveral's Veterans Memorial Park "Smart" Rain Garden. Please join us for all the posts in this series. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Green Infrastructure, Indian River Lagoon, Sea Level Rise, Stormwater

Smart Rain Garden Series – What is a bioswale?

by Holly Abeels
October 9, 2024

Droppin’ In at the Smart Rain Garden #2 in a series of 5 write-ups to introduce the processes and technology at work in the City of Cape Canaveral's Veterans Memorial Park "Smart" Rain Garden. Please join us for all the posts in this series. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Green Infrastructure, Indian River Lagoon, Sea Level Rise, Stormwater

Smart Rain Garden Series – What happens during and after a rain event?

by Holly Abeels
October 2, 2024

Droppin’ In at the Smart Rain Garden #1 in a series of 5 write-ups to introduce the processes and technology at work in the City of Cape Canaveral's Veterans Memorial Park "Smart" Rain Garden. Please join us for all the posts in this series. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Green Infrastructure, Indian River Lagoon, Sea Level Rise, Stormwater

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