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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – It’s the beginning of hurricane season, time for farmers in Florida to worry about potential damage from a storm. Every farm and ranch in Florida must have an emergency plan in case of a hurricane, said… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Fido and Fifi need their owners to get ready for the potential calamities of hurricane season. Pets need food, water to drink and shelter, says a University of Florida expert. Vaccination records are especially important… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Even a Category 1 hurricane – with winds at 74 to 95 mph — can snap trees, so find a certified arborist before hurricane season, a University of Florida landscape specialist says. To make sure… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When a hurricane is on the horizon, boat owners need to do more than batten down the hatches to get ready, according to an expert with the University of Florida. Hurricane season starts June 1,… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – As hurricane season approaches, residents should take the time now to prepare their homes for storms, said a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension faculty member. According to UF/IFAS Extension Highlands… Read More
Buy early and stock up. Sage advice, when it comes to disaster preparations… especially stocking up on food. Whether you heeded that advice or not, there’s never a bad time to check your supplies. That’s especially true as… Read More
What would you do if basic services were cut off, like electricity or water, or if you had to suddenly leave your home? This class will offer tips and ways to prepare for unexpected disasters, such as hurricanes…. Read More
Hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30. That’s just around the corner, and though building your disaster preparedness kit before a storm arrives is essential, we know it can be a daunting task. We’ll help you get… Read More
As we hit the peak of the springtime dry season in Florida, it is a time to be extra-aware of wildfire risks. Due to rainy weather in April 2018, we have been fortunate to have few wildfires (so… Read More
The annual projections for the upcoming hurricane season are out. Perhaps you noticed that Central Florida experienced a winter that was wetter than normal – a result of a LaNina condition that dominated winter weather patterns. This… Read More
