Category: Disaster Preparation

Strong wind from a hurricane in a coastal environment, with palm trees being battered by the wind

Preparación para las Evaluaciones de Daños y Pérdidas Agrícolas tras el Huracán Milton

by Luz Bahder
October 8, 2024

Creado por Alena Poulin y Christa Court, Departamento de Economía de Alimentos y Recursos de UF/IFAS. Mientras muchas áreas aún se están recuperando de los impactos del huracán Helene hace dos semanas, Florida ahora espera otro impacto ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agente De Seguro, Alena Poulin, Christa Court, Declaración De Desastres, Departamento De Economía De Alimentos Y Recursos, Desastre, Desastres Agricolas, EIAP, Encuesta, Encuesta De Evaluación De Desastres EIAP De UF/IFAS., Español, Evaluacion Y Reporte De Danos, Florida, FSA, Huracan Milton, Huracanes, Impactos Agricolas, Milton, Operacion Agricola, Perdidas Economicas, Programa De Análisis De Impacto Económico, Reporte, Spanish, Tampa, Tormentas, UF-IFAS, USDA
bags of canned food such as tuna and soup

Diabetes Hurricane Prep: Smart Pantry Staples to Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check

by anikolai
October 7, 2024

Let’s pretend you are preparing for a hurricane, and you’re taking stock of our pantry. What do you find? Chips, crackers, granola bars…and marshmallow Peeps. Now, while those might sound like classic hurricane snacks, they’re not exactly ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: Anikolai, Carbohydrates, Diabetes, Health, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, UF/IFAS Polk County

Hurricane Milton: Updates for Polk’s Small Farmers

by Shannon Carnevale
October 7, 2024

Here are some steps to follow for farmers, ranchers and growers during emergencies. Take care of yourselves and your families before taking care of the farm. Secure all your farm equipment, protect your plants or animals, and remove ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Hurricane, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Preparation, Preparedness, Storms
Hurricane Milton Web Banner

Preparing for Agricultural Damage and Loss Assessments Following Hurricane Milton

by Alena Poulin and Christa CourtAvatar photo
October 7, 2024

  Click Here to Listen to this Blog in English As many areas are still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene two weeks ago, Florida is now expecting another direct hit from Hurricane Milton, with current forecast models ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation
Tags: Disaster Preparation, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food And Resource Economics, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program

Hurricane Milton Updates from UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

by Shannon Carnevale
October 7, 2024

As our community recovers from Hurricane Milton, see the following storm-related updates from our office. You’ll find extension program and event updates, storm prep and recovery resources, and local resources here. Stay tuned to your local ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Hurricane, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Preparation, Milton, Preparedness, Storms

Ongoing Impacts on Urban Forests Two Years After Hurricane Ian

by Stephen Brown
October 7, 2024

Ecological Trauma                                                                                                                                                      ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, , Water
Tags: Edwards Wasp Moth, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Plant Recovery, Hurricane Surge, Hurricane Surge Damage, Hurricanes And Trees, Plant Survival After A Hurricane, Virginia Tiger Moth
Home in storm [CREDIT: UF/IFAS, Cat Wofford]

When It Storms: Managing Pests Effectively

by Jackie Lebouitz and Maria Portelos-Rometo
October 3, 2024

Whether you're preparing for a storm or dealing with its aftermath, pests are probably the last thing on your mind. That's fair - we get it! However, taking the time to prepare your home in defense against unwanted ants, flies, beetles, moths, ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Ants, Beetles, Cockroaches, Disaster, Home, House, Hurricane, Management, Moths, Pests, Pgm_Chemicals, Prep, Rodents, Special Topics, Storm, Termites
Rain garden bioswale and plants at a park in the city of Cape Canaveral

Smart Rain Garden Series – What happens during and after a rain event?

by Holly Abeels
October 2, 2024

Droppin’ In at the Smart Rain Garden #1 in a series of 5 write-ups to introduce the processes and technology at work in the City of Cape Canaveral's Veterans Memorial Park "Smart" Rain Garden. Please join us for all the posts in this series. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Green Infrastructure, Indian River Lagoon, Sea Level Rise, Stormwater

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