UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
The UF/IFAS Disaster Preparation & Recovery website offers resources to help Floridians prepare for and deal with natural disasters. From hurricanes to floods, tornados to thunderstorms, natural disasters can impact our lives with little notice. But there are… Read More
This post originated as an e-mail sent on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Dear IFAS colleagues, As you know, Hurricane Dorian is heading towards Florida with lots of coverage in the media. I encourage you to follow the guidance… Read More
We are now in the active hurricane season, with Tropical Storm Dorian heading towards Puerto Rico, and possibly powering up to threaten the Southeastern United States as a major hurricane. Whether you stockpiled early – which is the… Read More
We’ve gotten a lot rain in the last couple of weeks. Some areas were flooded. When heavy rains bring flooding to an area, people don’t often think about the damage caused to their private drinking wells. If your… Read More
A Landscape Built for Hurricanes Starts with Design and Maintenance The billowing winds are afoot. We officially entered hurricane season June 1, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Hurricane Center states the peak of hurricane… Read More
The UF/IFAS Jackson County Extension welcomes a new Family and Consumer Sciences agent, Stephanie Herzog. Stephanie loves to serve others and help them become the best they can be, and especially enjoys working with children and youth. Stephanie’s… Read More
Experts from the Florida Forest Service will discuss the wildfires of 1998, and steps that forest managers and homeowners can take to prevent a repeat of that catastrophic year. When?: 10 am—noon Friday, August 30, 2019 Where?: UF/IFAS Extension… Read More
By Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new study from University of Florida researchers examines the relationship between wet and dry season length and the potential for lightning-ignited fires. The study, led by faculty from the UF Institute… Read More
By Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new study from University of Florida researchers examines the relationship between wet and dry season length and the potential for lightning-ignited fires. The study, led by faculty from the UF Institute… Read More
As residents of Florida, we know there is a chance each year we could experience the discomforts associated with the aftermath of hurricane winds and it is important to be prepared. Having lived in Florida for over 30… Read More
