Category: Disaster Preparation

UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Hurricane House

by Ken Gioeli

August 14, 2023

What is the Hurricane House? The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County Regional Windstorm Damage Mitigation Training and Demonstration Center (a.k.a. The Hurricane House) is one of several across Florida. The St. Lucie County Hurricane House was ... READ MORE

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

Florida Land Steward Update, August 11, 2023

by Chris Demers

August 11, 2023

SUMMER-FALL ISSUE OF QUARTERLY FLORIDA LAND STEWARD NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE In this issue: Florida Tree Farm Program Announces 2023 Jon Gould Outstanding Florida Tree Farmer of the Year: Terry and Howard Putnal, Mass Timber: A significant ... READ MORE

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

How Manatee County Residents Can Prepare for a Hurricane

by Nelly Nelson

August 9, 2023

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th, and if you live or work in Manatee County Florida, here is how Manatee County residents can prepare for a hurricane. Sign Up for Alert Manatee If you live or ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Alert Manatee, Emergency Shelter, Evacuation, Flood, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane Season, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Sandbags, Shelter, Special Needs, UF IFAS Extension

Hurricane Supply Kit

by Nelly Nelson

August 3, 2023

Building A Hurricane Supply Kit The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1st and runs until November 30th, which means that’s it’s important to have a hurricane supply kit on hand just in case disaster strikes. Circumstances may require ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Kit, Food Storage, Go Kit, Hurricane, Hurricane Kit, Kit, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Storm, Supplies, Supply, UF IFAS Extension

Congratulations 2023 Florida Master Naturalist Graduates

by Ken Gioeli

August 2, 2023

Congratulations to the graduates of the Florida Master Naturalist Programs conducted in 2023 through UF/IFAS Extension offices on the Treasure Coast. The Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) is an adult education program developed ... READ MORE

Category: , Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Coastal Shoreline Restoration, Environmental Interpretation, Habitat Evaluation, Master Naturalist

Emergency Food Supply Ideas

by Nelly Nelson

August 1, 2023

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th, which means that it’s important to have an emergency supply of food just in case disaster strikes. It is recommended that you have at least a 7-day supply of food on hand, ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Kit, Emergency, Emergency Food Supply, Food, Hurricane, Hurricane Kit, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Supply, UF IFAS Extension, UF-IFAS

Florida Land Steward Update, July 28, 2023

by Chris Demers

July 28, 2023

SIGNUP OPEN FOR FLORIDA’S FUTURE FORESTS PROGRAM Apply by August 18 Florida Forest Service has announced a program to assist forest landowners with establishing forest stands. The Florida’s Future Forests Program is open to non-industrial, ... READ MORE

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

Antes de que se aproximen los huracanes, elabore un plan para asistir a sus queridos adultos mayores

by Luz Bahder

July 25, 2023

Creado por Brad Buck, sénior especialista en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS. Imaginar que se acerca un huracán no es algo difícil para la mayoría de los floridanos. El cono de incertidumbre se vuelve cada vez más seguro y apunta directamente ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Adultos Mayores, Andrea Nikolai, Asistencia, CDC, Emergencia, Español, Evacuacion, FEMA, Huracán, Jennifer Hagen, Pamela Bradford, Personas De Avanzada Edad, Plan De Emergencia, Servicio De Extensión De UF/IFAS Del Condado De Hillsborough, Servicio De Extensión De UF/IFAS Del Condado De Lee, Servicio De Extensión De UF/IFAS Del Condado De Polk, Spanish, Temporada De Huracanes, Tormenta, UF-IFAS

Review your Hurricane Plan and Resource Links from Extension Today!

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez

June 26, 2023

We are in Hurricane Season now through November 30th. Are you ready? It is time to review your hurricane plan and read about disaster preparedness resources to help you implement your plans. These annual reminders and resource links are meant ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Be Ready For Hurricane Season, Broward, Community, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Preparedness Matters, Eating For Good Health, Extension, Food And Water Needs During A Hurricane, Hurricane, Hurricane Food Safety, Hurricane Meal Planning, Hurricane Preparedness, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardeners, Water

Florida Land Steward Update, June 23, 2023

by Chris Demers

June 23, 2023

RURAL AND FAMILY LAND PROTECTION PROGRAM OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT Apply by July 27 The Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced an application cycle for landowners to apply to the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Conservation Easements, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Natural Resources, Online Course, Prescribed Fires, Scholarships And Funding, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Timber, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey, Wildlife

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