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Consejos para pleanear contra desastres para gente mayor

by Amanda Quintos
October 9, 2015

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
Tags: Carolyn Wilken, Disaster Preparedness And Recovery, Emily Minton, Evacuation, Family Youth And Community Sciences Department, Linda B. Bobroff, Older Adults, Spanish Language

Hurricane Prep for Ag Producers

by BLOGS.IFASAvatar photo
August 31, 2015

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
Tags: Agriculture Hot Topic, Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Farm Safety, Farmer, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Livestock, Rancher
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Hurricane Preparedness & Recovery for Families

by BLOGS.IFASAvatar photo
May 26, 2015

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
Tags: Disaster Plan, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Families Facing Challenges, Family Safety, Hurricane, Hurricane Prep

Five years after oil spill, survey shows Gulf Coast residents are still impacted

by Ken GioeliAvatar photo
April 21, 2015

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
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Family, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, University Of Florida, Youth

Tax Breaks on Hurricane Supplies (May 31- June 8)

by BLOGS.IFASAvatar photo
May 29, 2014

Several categories of tax reductions were adopted during the 2014 Legislative Session. Breaks will be applied to hurricane supplies starting May 31 and ending June 8. During this time, the following items are: A portable self-powered light ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Batteries, Community, Diesel Tank, First-aid Kit, Gas Tank, Ground Anchor System, Hurricane, Radio, Reusable Ice, Supplies, Tarpaulin, Tax Breaks

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