Category: Disaster Preparation

Important Hurricane Preparedness Resources

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
August 23, 2021

Hurricane Season is a great time to review available resources to remind us of tips and suggestions to include when engaging in your disaster and emergency preparedness plans. Here are several resources I have compiled for your information and ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Disaster Anxiety, Disaster Food Safety, Disaster Planning, Disaster Stress, Emergency Preparedness, Food And Water Needs During A Hurricane, Food Keeper, Foodborne Illness, Hurricane Preparedness; Helpful Resources; Food Safety; Non-perishables; Menu Planning During A Disaster, Hurricane Season June 1st To November 30th, Recommended Internal Cooking Temperatures Of Food, Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures, Self Care, Stocking Your Pantry

Lightning Safety for Floridians

by Shannon Carnevale
August 2, 2021

Florida is popular for its outdoor attractions with numerous beaches, pools, roller coasters, and great golfing opportunities. It can be tempting to stay out all day. However, with outdoor activities comes thunderstorms and, with it, lightning. ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Central Florida, Kaitlyn Harwell, Lightning, Outdoor Safety, Recreation, Shannon Carnevale

Florida Land Steward Update, July 23, 2021

by Chris Demers
July 23, 2021

WELCOME! If you are reading this blog for the first time via your enrollment in the Florida Tree Farm Program, email update, or just running across it, we welcome you to this engaged and growing network of private landowners, foresters, natural ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife

Prepare your finances this hurricane season

by Cyndi Longley
July 21, 2021

Hurricanes are something Florida residents have to deal with and they can be overwhelming and scary. Additionally, not preparing ahead of time can add even more stress and take an unexpected toll on your finances. There are ways to reduce this ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #Hurricane #Storm #homepreperation #safety

Get Your Trees Ready for Storm Season Now!

by Dr. Michael Orfanedes
July 8, 2021

Trees are one of a homeowner's most important assets. They provide beauty to our neighborhoods, enhance property values, shade and cool our homes and reduce our energy bills. They also supply the oxygen we need to breathe. Trees mitigate climate ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Ed Gilman, Proper Pruning Techniques, Pruning, Storm Preparedness, Storm Season, Structural Pruning, Tree Trimming, Trees

Hurricane Preparedness for Families

by Joanna Courtemanche
July 6, 2021

Living in Florida the reality is we must keep hurricane season in mind. Hurricanes in general can be very stressful for families, thus learning how to react to them in a calm and informed manner will teach children to do the same. ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Relationships & Family, Work & Life

Water Wednesday Recap – Emergency Water Supplies

by Yilin
June 16, 2021

The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June 1 through November 30. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: #WaterWednesday, Emergency Water Supply, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Safe Drinking Water, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Florida Land Steward Update, June 11, 2021

by Chris Demers
June 11, 2021

REPORT WILD TURKEY SIGHTINGS TO THE FWC Combine your love of the outdoors with the satisfaction of being a citizen scientist by reporting all wild turkeys you see in Florida from now through August 31. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife

Disaster preparedness: consider shelf-stable food safety

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June 3, 2021

As you know, our official storm/hurricane season starts June 1. Have you begun to prepare? A good first step is to look in your pantry for shelf-stable foods. Of course, what IS a shelf-stable food? And, how does that relate to food safety? ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: #stormsafety, Disaster, Disaster Prep, Disaster Preparedness, Food, Food Safety, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Preparation, Storm, Storm Prep, StormPrep

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