Category: Disaster Preparation
Disaster Planning Websites
July 19, 2018
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Hurricanes can happen along any U.S. Coast and can affect areas more than 100 mile inland. September is the most active month. It is best to be well prepared as hurricanes can ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster PreparationTags: Hurricane Preparation
Storm Resistant Trees
July 12, 2018
Now that it is officially hurricane season perhaps it is time to be thinking about the trees around our homes. There is no “risk free “tree however; there are strategies that we can undertake that can create a more wind resistant tree canopy. ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home LandscapesTags: Duval, Hurricanes, Pruning, Storms, Trees
Selecting Foods to Store for a Hurricane
July 9, 2018
Selecting the best foods to store for a hurricane As we enter the month of July, we are now well into hurricane season. While most of us are already aware of the proactive steps to take when preparing for a hurricane – (such as stocking up ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Dietary Needs During A Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Hurricane Preparedness, Nutrition, Nutritional Needs
Managing Mosquitoes During Hurricane Season
June 20, 2018
Atlantic Hurricane season officially begins on June 1st and continues until November 30th. With heavy rains comes pooling water and mosquito breeding. Fortunately, in St Lucie County we have a well-managed mosquito control district. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & DiseaseTags: Hurricane, Mosquito
Storm Prep 2018: Food safety AFTER the storm
June 8, 2018
As we saw in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, severe storms often result in extended power losses and flooding. Many of you did a tremendous job of preparing for these calamities, protecting your health and keeping your food supply safe ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster PreparationTags: Disaster, Food, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Prep, Readiness, Safety, Storm, StormPrep
Hurricane Season: Understanding Homeowner’s and Renter’s Insurance
June 6, 2018
Hurricane season … that time between June 1 and November 30 everyone living in the Atlantic Basin region loves to wish away… is here. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted this year to be normal or above ... READ MORE
Category: , Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Finances, Hurricane, Insurance
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Storm Prep 2018: Eating to stay healthy
May 25, 2018
In the swirl of activity in gathering papers and first aid supplies and flashlights and the like, it's easy to overlook one critical element of your preparations: making sure you eat right during and after a storm. Don't wait. Finding ample ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster PreparationTags: Diet, Disaster, Food, Health, Hurricane, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS, Prep, Readiness, Storm, StormPrep
Hurricane Prep: What to Put in Your ‘Go Bag’
May 21, 2018
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Hurricane season starts June 1, but it’s clear and sunny outside. You may not want to think about evacuating amid a deadly storm, but you should be prepared, says a faculty member with the University of Florida Institute ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Evacuate, Go Bag, Hurricane, News, Special Topics, UF-IFAS
UF Experts: Prepare Your Farm Early for Hurricane Season
May 21, 2018
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – It’s the beginning of hurricane season, time for farmers in Florida to worry about potential damage from a storm. Every farm and ranch in Florida must have an emergency plan in case of a hurricane, said a University of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Farm, Hurricane, News, Special Topics, UF-IFAS