Category: Disaster Preparation

(Video) Prepare for the Storm: Trees and Property Lines

by Beth Bolles
May 19, 2021

There are often questions about who is responsible when storm-damaged trees end up on a neighbor's property. UF IFAS Escambia County Extension discusses a few common situations using legal interpretations from the UF publication HANDBOOK OF ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Natural Resources
Tags: Fallen Trees, Hurricanes, Storm Preparation, Tree Damage, Trees And Property Line, Video

Clean Before Disaster Strikes

by Angela Hinkle
September 23, 2020

Most of us know there is a great deal of cleanup after a disaster hits. But how often do you think about what to clean before disaster strikes? Here are some helpful cleaning measures you can do before a storm or other calamity so your burden ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cleaning, Disaster Preparedness, Stress Management

After a Hurricane – Keep Food Safety in Mind

by Kendra Zamojski
September 18, 2020

By: Kendra Zamojski and Laurie Osgood If you lost power or your home was damaged by flooding, the food or water in your home could make you and your family sick. Fridge and Freezer Food Safety After only a few hours without electricity, ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety
Tags: Cooking, Disaster Recovery, Food Safety, Water Safety

Produce Pointers – Corn

by Dorothy Lee
August 31, 2020

Strictly speaking, corn is not a vegetable, but a grain native to the Americas. The sweet, or sugar, corn we enjoy today is a mutation of Indian field corn. Nothing is as American as corn-on-the-cob, and sweet corn has plenty of ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Corn, Corn Chowder, Pointers, Produce, Sweet Corn

Living Well Resources for Times of Disaster

by Angela Hinkle
September 14, 2019

Hurricane season is June 1 to November 30, with peak season in September and October. And hurricanes are not the only disasters we have to contend with. Living Well in the Panhandle provides the trusted Disaster Resources you need so you know ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Disaster Preparedness

Stormwater Management in a Changing Florida Panhandle

by Esther Mudge
May 8, 2019

Please join us for a workshop on Stormwater Management, Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development Friday, June 14, 2019 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST Okaloosa County Extension Office 3098 Airport Road Crestview, FL 32539 For More Information: Andrea ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Development, Infrastructure, Management, Panhandle, Stormwater

Equestrian Center Open as a Host to Horses During Hurricane Irma

by Esther Mudge
September 7, 2017

The Escambia County Equestrian Center in times of severe weather in surrounding areas, can be opened by Escambia County to serve as a host shelter for horses. If opened for evacuees, stalls and RV sites are available at a nominal cost on a first ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Livestock

Intrastate Movement of Livestock Due to Hurricane Irma

by Esther Mudge
September 7, 2017

Please read information below from the state veterinarian regarding intrastate movement of livestock. September 6, 2017 Effective immediately The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, has... temporarily ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Livestock

100 Year Flood?

by carriestevenson
August 31, 2017

In this recent era of unprecedented rainstorms, the terms “100-year flood” and “500-year flood” are in the news on a regular basis. Depending on the source, I have seen Hurricane Harvey weigh in as an 800 or even 1,000-year ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation

Protect Your Home Before Hurricane Season Begins

by carriestevenson
May 26, 2015

With the commencement of summer also comes the beginning of hurricane season (June 1-November 30). For most, your home is your biggest investment and relied upon to keep families safe from the elements. The worst storms typically arrive in ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Water

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