Category: Disaster Preparation
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Storm Season 2020: Food safety
June 18, 2020
In 2018, one in six Americans got sick from eating contaminated food. That figure comes from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. And, remember, that only accounts for reported cases of sickness. Clearly, food safety ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeTags: Disaster, Disaster Prep, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Storm, Storm Season 2020, StormPrep
Do you need tree work? Find a certified arborist.
June 18, 2020
If you are in need of tree work, particularly if you have concerns as we move into hurricane season, it is important that you find a qualified professional to do that tree work for you. We suggest that you select a certified arborist by going ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home LandscapesTags: Anne Yasalonis, Arborist, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Certified Arborist, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, ISA, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Tree Care, Tree Pruning, Trees
Storm Season 2020: Post-disaster precautions
June 17, 2020
It might sound odd, but one key element of preparing for a storm is knowing what to do AFTER the storm. After a disaster, you might be without a range of services on which you normally rely, such as electricity, gas, water and sewer, cell ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeTags: Disaster, Disaster Prep, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Storm, Storm Season 2020, StormPrep
UF/IFAS Extension Partners with Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie on COVID-19 Outreach to Ag Communities
June 16, 2020
The April 17, 2020 COVID-19 advisory produced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security identifies food and agricultural production systems as critical infrastructure in the U.S. Locally, the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is partnering ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural ResourcesTags: Covid-19