Category: Disaster Preparation
Storm Season 2020: Creating a plan
June 2, 2020
In the first post of this series, we talked about gathering information. In this post, we are going to look at creating your plan. Just as we mentioned in our previous blog, you should think about updating contact information and including ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeTags: Disaster, Disaster Prep, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Storm, Storm Season 2020, StormPrep
Hurricane Preparedness: Meal and Menu Planning
June 1, 2020
Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. We have seen the devastating effects to communities that have been hit hard by hurricanes, which are always a very real threat to Florida. Preparedness is one key to successfully weathering ... READ MORE
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Storm Season 2020: Are you ready?
May 30, 2020
While we're in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, few of us want to spend much time—if any—thinking about the hurricane season. But, June 1 marks the official start of that six-month season, and now is the time to prepare. Disaster planning ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeTags: Disaster, Disaster Prep, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Storm, Storm Season 2020, StormPrep
From Distancing to Sheltering – an Easy Transition
May 29, 2020
It struck me as conveniently ironic that as we go from distancing to possibly sheltering from a hurricane, many of us may already be somewhat prepared. Stockpiling supplies has been a theme of sorts for the first part of this year - we might ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Disaster Preparedness, Extension, Hurricane, Prepare, Sales Tax Holiday
Hurricane season is here. How prepared are you?
May 26, 2020
Hurricane season starts June 1st and ends November 30th. What steps have you taken to keep you and your family safe? Preparing for a hurricane can be overwhelming, but it is important to stay informed and keep yourself organized during this ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
Prepare Early with a Digital Hurricane Kit
May 20, 2020
While living in Florida has its perks, the one thing that can ruin it (and rather quickly) is hurricane season. By now we should have all our hurricane preparation plan ready. But Wait! There is one more thing you need to do to prepare. In ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Disaster, Hurricane Preparation, Technology