In our last article about the red tides we discussed how the strange weather of 2015 caused some changes in the natural world around Pensacola Beach – mainly, it got warmer. Though climate change is happening, and we just had a major summit ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
FY1462 is the Spanish language version of FY620, Disaster Planning Tips for Older Adults. This 4-page publication offers an abundance of information pertaining to water storage and use, food, first aid, important papers, electronics, medical ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tropical storm season officially ends November 30. I’m not predicting a storm but even with our average winds during a typical thunderstorm, you’d be wise to prepare. Falling trees and flying landscape debris during a storm can cause ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Home Landscapes
Agricultural producers face unique challenges when preparing for and recovering from disasters. With that in mind, we have summarized relevant information from our Disaster Handbook for you. We also offer guidelines and safety tips for restoring ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Learn the six steps you need to take when making an insurance claim. More... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeWhat is the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone you ask? Well…it’s a layer of hypoxic water (low in dissolved oxygen) on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. It was first detected in the 1970’s but reached its peak in size in the 1990’s. The low levels ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
With hurricane season underway, now is the prefect time to become prepared and create a plan in the event of a hurricane. While many families grasp the monstrous effects a hurricane causes, they may be ill-prepared. Review the following safety ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Five years after the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig killed 11 men and sent at least 210 million gallons of oil spewing into the Gulf of Mexico, people along the coast are gathering for a three-city regional ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
By Mike Spranger, PhD, Community Development Specialist, University of Florida IFAS Extension Reviewed by Randy Cantrell, PhD, Housing & Community Development Specialist, University of Florida IFAS Extension Want to spread the preparedness ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life