Category: Disaster Preparation

Hark! Hurricane Season Approaches

by Amanda Quintos
May 17, 2022

Ah, warm weather. Stunning biodiversity. Idyllic spots for basking. These are a few iconic aspects of life in Florida. Unfortunately, so are hurricanes. These large storms and their effects are sometimes taken for granted. Weather-related ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering Department, Disaster Preparedness, Evacuation, Family Youth And Community Sciences Department, Hurricane Impacts, Hurricane Preparation, Tropical REC

Winter Works Its Way to Us

by Paul Roberts
December 13, 2021

As the year winds down and the days grow short, the calendar reminds us what will come: sooner, later, colder weather. Cavort now while you can, before your hands go numb. In north Florida too, the winter will arrive, a little later than in ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Freeze, Judy Corbus, Michael Spranger, North Florida, Randall Cantrell, Severe Weather, Winter

Hurricane Coming! Learn to Protect Your Forest

by Susan Gildersleeve
May 31, 2021

Hurricanes and Trees When most people think of preparing property for big storms, they imagine protecting a house: putting up storm shutters, stowing lawn furniture, and filling the bathtub. Most public service messages are aimed at homeowners, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Forests
Tags: And Geomatics Sciences, Chris Demers, Fisheries, Michael Andreu, School Of Forest

Consejos para pleanear contra desastres para gente mayor

by Amanda Quintos
October 9, 2015

FY1462 is the Spanish language version of FY620, Disaster Planning Tips for Older Adults. This 4-page publication offers an abundance of information pertaining to water storage and use, food, first aid, important papers, electronics, medical ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Carolyn Wilken, Disaster Preparedness And Recovery, Emily Minton, Evacuation, Family Youth And Community Sciences Department, Linda B. Bobroff, Older Adults, Spanish Language

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