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Tips to Help You Weather the Storm


June 3, 2020

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences It's officially hurricane season here in Florida and that means it's time to review and rebuild your disaster kit. Take some time to go through your kit ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Supplies, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane Supplies, Personal Safety, Safety, Wakulla
christmas trees

Deck the Halls Safely this Christmas


December 2, 2019

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences One of the most iconic symbols of the holidays here in Wakulla County and around the world is the Christmas tree. Each year, millions of people set up and ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Christmas, Christmas Tree Safety, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Personal Safety, Safety, Trees, Wakulla, Wakulla Extension
edge of a round area rug

Six Common Falling Hazards in the Home


April 26, 2019

As we get older, our risk of falling increases. In fact, falling once doubles the chances of falling again. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of five falls causes serious injury such as broken bones or ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Fall Prevention, Falling, Falling Hazards, Falls, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Personal Safety, Tripping, Tripping Hazards, Wakulla, Wakulla Extension, Wellness
photo of portable generator and gas cans

After the storm, recovery begins


October 31, 2018

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences A Storm of Historic Proportions Hurricane Michael was a storm of historic proportions, slamming into the Florida Panhandle and wreaking havoc on millions ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Disaster Recovery, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Health And Safety, Hurricane Recovery, Personal Safety, Wakulla County, Wakulla Extension
a tangle of power strips and extension cords

Hidden Household Hazards


September 10, 2018

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 30,000 people die each year in the United States due to unintentional injury within the home ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Home Safety, Household Hazards, Personal Safety, Safety, Wakulla County, Wakulla Extension
dock in a pond

Enjoy the Water Safely This Summer


June 15, 2018

During the hot summer months, many people flock to the water for a little fun in the sun. Fortunately for us, Wakulla County is blessed with an abundance of water bodies which are popular recreation sites. However, the water can be dangerous ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Health And Wellness, Newsletter Highlight, Personal Safety, Samantha Kennedy, Skennedy, Summer, Swimming, Wakulla County, Wakulla Extension, Wakullaco, Water, Water Safety

Staying Safe Online


June 6, 2018

Article and Audio Introduction by Samantha Kennedy So much of our lives these days takes place on the internet. From watching movies to buying groceries to chatting with friends and family, we are online a lot, which is why internet ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Identity Theft, Internet, Internet Safety, Online, Online Safety, Personal Safety, Safety, Samantha Kennedy, Skennedy, Wakulla County, Wakulla Extension, Wakullaco