Category: Disaster Preparation

SFFGS celebrates UF/IFAS Research Awards winners

by Suzette Cook
May 28, 2026

Congratulations to University of Florida School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences faculty, staff and students who were recognized for their research accomplishments during the 2026 UF/IFAS Research Awards dinner on May 21. Every ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Awards, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Hurricane Recovery, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, UF-IFAS, Urban Forestry Extension
Un venano cola blanca juvenil en aguas de inundación.

Desde flamencos en el Medio Oeste hasta sapos de huracán: un estudio revela las sorprendentes historias de supervivencia de la vida silvestre frente a los huracanes

by Luz Bahder
May 27, 2026

Creado por Meredith Bauer-Mitchell, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Aspectos destacados: Los huracanes pueden tener un impacto significativo en la vida silvestre, incluso llevando a algunas especies al borde ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Events, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Afectacion, Animales, Biological Reviews, Ciclones, Ciclones Tropicales, Departamento De Ecología Y Conservación De La Vida Silvestre, Desplazamiento, Destruccion, Devastacion, Fauna, Hance Ellington, Huracanes, Impactos, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Inundaciones, Movimientos, Patrones Recurrentes, Precipitacion, Reaccion, Sobrevivencia, Temporada De Huracanes 2026, Tormentas, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Vida Silvestre, Vientos
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Supporting Florida Agriculture as Hurricane Season Approaches: Preparing For the Impact Assessment Process

by Alena Poulin
May 21, 2026

Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced its predictions for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. While there is a higher likelihood for below average activity in the Atlantic Basin, even one storm can have extreme ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Disaster Impact Analysis, Disaster Preparation, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Florida, Florida Agriculture, Food And Resource Economics, Hurricane Season
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Hurricane Season Begins June 1: Time to Prepare

by Kevin Camm
May 14, 2026

June 1 marks the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30. Recent seasons have reminded us how active and unpredictable hurricane activity can be, especially here in Florida. Now is the time to review your ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster Preparation, Disaster Resources, Food Safety, Hurricane, Hurricane Kit, Hurricane Prep, Hurricane Preparations, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricanes, Ocextension, Orange County, Tree Risk

Not all smoke signals danger. Research explains how Floridians can tell the difference using access to new tools

by Jamie Groh
May 12, 2026

As drought continues to dry out Florida’s landscapes and wildfires spread, smoke in the air can be hard to ignore. But experts with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) say it may also be a sign ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Air Quality, Controlled Burns, Drought In Florida, Featured, Fire Ecology, Fire Safety, Florida Fire Management, Florida Forests, Florida Wildfire Smoke, Florida Wildfires, Forest Management, Prescribed Burns, Prescribed Fire, Public Health And Smoke, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Smoke Awareness, Smoke In Florida, UF-IFAS, Wildfire Preparedness, Wildfire Prevention, Wildfire Safety, Wildfire Smoke Guide
Vehicle crushed by fallen pine tree after a hurricane. The tree missed crushing the home in the background.

All Hazards Disaster Preparedness Expo

by Yvonne Florian
April 28, 2026

Get Prepared!   Indian River County recently hosted its 4th Annual All Hazards Disaster Preparedness Expo.  On Saturday, May 2, 2026, this FREE event was held in the air-conditioned Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida. What ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster Expo Event, Disaster Preparedness, Hurricane Clean Up, Hurricane Prep, Indian River County Disaster Prep, Wildfire Prep
A fire burning on the ground among pine trees and grass.

Stay Informed About Wildfires

by Dr. Shelly Johnson
April 28, 2026

Florida is a fire-adapted landscape. That means fire is a natural and beneficial part of the ecosystem with many plants and animals evolved to rely on fire. It is not uncommon for natural areas managers to use controlled, planned wildland fire ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Natural Areas Training Academy
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Digital Preparedness: Protect Your Information Before, During, and After a Disaster

by Alicia Betancourt
April 7, 2026

Website tracking collects your online behavior using cookies, pixels, and device fingerprinting. After disasters, scammers can use this data to send targeted phishing messages, fake FEMA alerts, and fraudulent contractor offers. Protecting your ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Consumer Protection, Digital Privacy, Disaster Preparedness, Financial Resilience, Florida Keys, Fraud Prevention, Hurricane Safety, Identity Theft, Monroe County Florida, Online Safety, UF/IFAS Extension
Ice on trees. Español. Árboles de durazno en un huerto de Florida cubiertos de hielo, con largos carámbanos colgando de las ramas tras una helada, mientras la luz del sol se refleja en las ramas congeladas sobre el césped.

Media alert: Florida agriculture producers asked to share impacts of winter freezes

by Meredith Bauer-Mitchell
February 5, 2026

What: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) survey for losses and damages associated with recent freeze events, including Winter Storm Gianna. Where: Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program

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