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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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,… Read More
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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 suspended the intrastate… Read More
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… Read More
