Category: Disaster Preparation

Broward Extension Shares Resources for Mitigating Historic Flooding

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
April 14, 2023

Broward County Florida experienced unprecedented, historic flooding, like we have never seen before. We had repeated flash flood and tornado warnings which weren’t for the faint of heart. The downpour of rain didn’t seem to stop. The skies ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Avoid Speeding, Be Kind, Be Resilient, Broward County, Chemicals In Water, Contaminated Water, Disaster, Disaster Anxiety, Disaster Planning, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Preparedness And Your Pets, Disaster Suggestions, Don't Let Kids Play In Flood Water, Don't Walk In Flood Water, Engage In Self Care, Flood Resources, Flooding, Flooding In Broward County, Have A To-go Bag, Historic Flooding, Keep Flood Insurance Up To Date, Keep Homeowners Insurance Up To Date, Keep Medications On Hand, Manage Stress, Mitigate Extreme Flooding, Protect Open Cuts And Wounds, Safety, Stay Informed, Uf Ifas Extension Solutions, UF/IFAS Resources, Use Caution When Driving In Flood Water

The Black Death – World Deadliest Epidemics Pt. I

by Alejandro Sanchez
April 6, 2023

A couple of weeks ago, we finished our blog post series about One Health and the Sustainable Development Goals in which we covered each SDG and how it relates to One Health. For this new series, we will talk about something different, but equally ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Alejandro Sanchez MDP, Black Death, Epidemics, One Health, One Health At UF, Pandemics, Transdisciplinarity

Double the Trouble: Be aware of wildfire threats in hurricane aftermath, expert says

by Stella Canfield
April 4, 2023

As a hurricane-prone state, Florida knows all too well the concerns that come with hurricanes -- storm surge, hazardous debris, dangerous wind speeds. But what about wildfires? Though wildfires aren’t usually the first concern after a hurricane, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Forests
Tags: David Godwin, Fire, Fire Science, Hurricane Ian, Hurricanes, Panhandle, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Southern Fire Exchange, Wildfires

Florida Land Steward Update, March 31, 2023

by Chris Demers
March 31, 2023

TAX TIPS FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS IN THE 2022 TAX YEAR Tax day approaches. Have any harvests or other management activities taken place on your land this year? Many forestry activities we conduct can have tax implications. Generally, all income ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Preparation, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, Trees, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, March 24, 2023

by Chris Demers
March 24, 2023

THANKS ALL WHO JOINED US FOR OUR FOREST RESLILENCE, HURRICANE PREPARATION AND RECOVERY TOURS IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA Thanks everyone who joined us for our Florida Land Steward tours up in northwest Florida this month. These tours; on March ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Longleaf Pine, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, March 3, 2023

by Chris Demers
March 3, 2023

IT’S TAX SEASON: TAX TIPS FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS IN THE 2022 TAX YEAR Many forestry activities we conduct can have tax implications. Generally, all income received is taxable unless excluded by tax law, and nothing is deductible unless a ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Bobwhite Quail, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Natural Resource Conservation, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber Taxes, Tree Farm, Trees, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, February 24, 2023

by Chris Demers
February 24, 2023

NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES AWARENESS WEEK National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is a national initiative where agencies and organizations provide information on invasive species issues to the public, landowners, land managers, as ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Awards, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, NISAW, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tax Tips, Timber, Wildlife

UF economists narrow estimate of agricultural losses from Hurricane Ian to $1.03 billion

by Samantha Murray
February 9, 2023

After months of gathering and analyzing data, University of Florida economists have refined the estimate of agricultural losses due to Hurricane Ian: $1.03 billion. This number is an estimate of the total value of seasonal crops, livestock, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Christa Court, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food And Resource Economics, Hurricane Ian, News

Florida opens grant program for Ian-, Nicole-damaged beaches

by Kevin O'Horan
January 31, 2023

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection sent the following information Jan. 31 regarding a grant program for beach restoration projects resulting from Hurricane Ian and/or Hurricane Nicole damages: For Immediate Release: Jan. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Wildlife
Tags: Beach, Coast, Environment Florida Department Of Environmental Protection, FDEP, Hurricane, Pgm_Admin, Rejuvenation, Restoration, Restore, Shore, Storm

A Natural Disaster Can Significantly Impact a Family’s Financial Life

by Katherine Marin
January 26, 2023

A natural disaster can significantly impact a family's financial life. For example, in the aftermath of a hurricane, flood, or other incident, families often face skyrocketing costs for repairs and replacements that can significantly disrupt ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Homestead, Miami-Dade, South Florida, UF/IFAS Extension

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