Category: Disaster Preparation

UF/IFAS expert shares pest control tips for hurricane season

by Lourdes Mederos
September 25, 2024

Storms bring more than wind and rain during the Atlantic hurricane season. Unwanted pests crawl into our lives. With electricity outages, standing water and damaged structures, urban pests find ample opportunity to invade homes, businesses ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Chikungunya, Dengue, Extension, Fire Ants, Flooding, Florida Department Of Agricultural Consumer Sciences, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Hurricane, Johnalyn Gordon, Mosquitoes, Pathogens, Pest Control, Pest Management University, Rainfall, Red Imported Fire Ant, Termite, Viruses, Zika

Using Sandbags for Flood Protection During Tropical Weather

by Shannon Carnevale
September 24, 2024

As we prepare for incoming tropical weather, protecting your home from floodwaters becomes a top priority, especially for those living in flood-prone areas. Using sandbags for flood protection is a commonly used and cost-effective method to ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Preparedness, Storms

Update on Hurricane Helene 9/27

by Andra Johnson
September 23, 2024

Sept. 27, 8:00 AM EST The National Hurricane Center (https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/) has issued an advisory stating that Helene subsided to a Tropical Storm. The Gulf Coast of Florida was severely impacted by storm surge, flooding and high winds, ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Andra Johnson, Disaster Preparation And Recovery, Helene, Hurricane Helene, Storms

Prepping Livestock During Hurricane Season

by Micah Gallagher
September 23, 2024

As Florida anticipates another hurricane approaching, it is recommended to be prepped, including your livestock. It is important to recognize different livestock have different requirements and needs during storm season. What Identification ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Hurricane, Hurricane Prepardness, Special Topics, Storms

Florida Land Steward Update, September 13, 2024

by Chris Demers
September 13, 2024

SIGN UP OPEN FOR USDA NRCS ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM AND CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM Apply by November 1, 2024 The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida announces Fiscal Year 2025 (October 1, 2024, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation Easements, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Management, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Blame it on the Rain

by Tonya Ashworth
September 6, 2024

Over the last couple days, parts of Jacksonville experienced urban flooding that had people in my neighborhood of Springfield moving their cars blocks away to higher ground. Drivers had to find alternate routes home as streets became impassable. ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Stormwater Runoff, Urban Flooding

Florida Land Steward Update, September 6, 2024

by Chris Demers
September 6, 2024

FALL FOOD PLOTS, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND HUNTING September is a good time for some attention to planting cool season wildlife food plots for use by wildlife in fall, winter, and early spring. There are many factors to consider when planting a ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water
Tags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Coastal Hurricane Preparation

by Dr. Megan Moore
September 3, 2024

With hurricane season upon us, it is important to understand how to properly prepare and protect your family, home, and property from potential storm impacts. The hurricane season officially runs from June 1st through November 30th, however, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Boat, Coastal, Evacuation, Featured, Florida Sea Grant, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Pasco County, Special Topics, Storm Surge, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Florida Land Steward Update, August 16, 2024

by Chris Demers
August 16, 2024

SUMMER-FALL ISSUE OF QUARTERLY FLORIDA LAND STEWARD NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE In this issue: A New Tool Helps to Prioritize Invasive Species Management Efforts, Conservation Easements Save Ag Lands and Wildlife, Meet the Panhandle Extension ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey

Florida Land Steward Update, August 9, 2024

by Chris Demers
August 9, 2024

USDA ASSISTS FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND FOREST LANDOWNERS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE DEBBY U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and communities affected by Hurricane Debby, which, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey

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