Clean Before Disaster Strikes
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
Category: Disaster Preparation
After a Hurricane – Keep Food Safety in Mind
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
Produce Pointers – Corn
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
COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension
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
Living Well Resources for Times of Disaster
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
Stormwater Management in a Changing Florida Panhandle
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
Equestrian Center Open as a Host to Horses During Hurricane Irma
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
Intrastate Movement of Livestock Due to Hurricane Irma
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
100 Year Flood?
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
Protect Your Home Before Hurricane Season Begins
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… Read More