When preparing for a hurricane or other natural disaster, plan on being be self-reliant for at least seven days after the event has passed. You might be without important services, such as electricity, water, sewer, cell phone service, and ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
HURRICANE IDALIA PREPARATION AND RECOVERY As we brace for Hurricane Idalia to arrive in north Florida we anticipate potential impacts to our forests, natural resources, and agricultural operations. Below are some resources that may be helpful ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources
Keeping it Fresh: How long is food still good after a power outage? Whether a rat knocked out your freezer plug (that was actually the subject of the last phone call I received at my job), or the wrath of a hurricane leaves you powerless, situations ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
August 29, 11:15 AM -- The National Hurricane Center has released its latest advisory for Hurricane Idalia: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#Idalia. Idalia is expected to make landfall early Wednesday morning as a Category 3 hurricane along Florida's ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation
Living in the beautiful coastal community of Flagler County, Florida, comes with its fair share of perks, but it also means being prepared for the potential impact of hurricanes. As hurricane season approaches, it's crucial to not only secure ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Creado por Yilin Zhuang y Andrea Albertin, agentes especialistas en recurso hídrico del departamento de Extensión de UF/IFAS. Si su pozo de agua privado o su sistema séptico se inundó o dañó durante una tormenta, el agua de su pozo ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, Water
As Idalia leaves our area, 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 news channels and Polk ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation
Great news! As residents of Florida, we have another opportunity to purchase qualifying supplies related to disaster preparedness without sales tax. The tax-free savings begin on Saturday, August 26 and end on September 8. This is a good time ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, Work & LifeCreado por Nelly Nelson, agente de Extensión del departamento de ciencias del consumidor y la familia de UF/IFAS. La temporada de huracanes en el Atlántico comienza el 1 de junio y se extiende hasta el 30 de noviembre, por lo que es importante ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFASHURRICANE SEASON RAMPING UP Tropical activity will likely be on the increase as we get into late August, September, and October. Our last installment of this season’s Hurricane Preparation and Recovery webinar series is coming up on Thursday ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife