Category: Disaster Preparation

Hurricane Season: Plan, Prepare and Act

by Jenny Rodriguez

August 31, 2020

Scientists have long shown that the character of tropical storms can change and quickly turn deadly. While it is never possible to eliminate all damage from a natural hazard, you, as a homeowner, can protect your home and family. To accomplish ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: #OrangeCounty, Covid-19, Disaster Plan, Disaster Preparation, Emergency Plan, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Ocextension, Orange County

Registration Now Open for Hurricane Michael Timber Recovery Block Grant Program

by Chris Demers

August 26, 2020

Registration for the Florida Timber Recovery Block Grant Program is now available to forest landowners who suffered damage from Hurricane Michael in October 2018. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the program is managed by the Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Block Grant, Hurricane, Michael, Registration

Tropical Storm Laura

by Nick Place

August 21, 2020

Dear UF/IFAS Family, The National Hurricane Center has reported that Tropical Storm Laura is projected to impact Florida. As we monitor the progression of Laura, I ask all of us to stay alert for emergency messages regarding evacuations, ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
Tags: Covid-19, Promote, Tropical Storm Laura, TS Laura

2020 Updated UF/IFAS Hurricane and Disaster Information

by Ken Gioeli

August 21, 2020

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 ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster, Hurricane, Landscape, Stress, Weather

Septic system care after the storm

by Tory Moore

August 19, 2020

Para acceder a esta comunicación en español, por favor utilice este enlace Septic system care after the storm with UF/IFAS Extension Central District regional specialized water resources agent, Yilin Zhuang Septic systems are most susceptible ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Hurricane Preparation, Septic System, Septic Tank

Hurricane Season is Here, IS YOUR HURRICANE KIT READY?

by mmaddox

August 14, 2020

The 2020 Hurricane season is here but do you have your hurricane kit ready? Emergencies are not planned they suddenly occur so you much you must be prepared. You should have your disaster supply kit ready and know where it is to grab when ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Food Safety, Hurricane Prepardness, UF IFAS Extension

Keeping Your Workplace Safe During the Pandemic: Tips for Employers

by Yvette Goodiel

August 13, 2020

Keeping workplaces safe during the pandemic takes a cooperative effort between employers and employees. Both need accurate, current information on precautions to keep themselves and others from being exposed to COVID-19. Here are a few key ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Green Industry, Martin County, Safety, UF IFAS Extension, Worker

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