GAINESVILLE, Fla. – As hurricane season approaches, residents should take the time now to prepare their homes for storms, said a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension faculty member. According to UF/IFAS ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Buy early and stock up. Sage advice, when it comes to disaster preparations... especially stocking up on food. Whether you heeded that advice or not, there's never a bad time to check your supplies. That's especially true as we near the start ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation
What would you do if basic services were cut off, like electricity or water, or if you had to suddenly leave your home? This class will offer tips and ways to prepare for unexpected disasters, such as hurricanes. Learn how to assemble an emergency ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Events
Hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30. That's just around the corner, and though building your disaster preparedness kit before a storm arrives is essential, we know it can be a daunting task. We'll help you get it together, by breaking ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation
As we reach the peak of the springtime dry season in Florida, it is a time to be extra-aware of wildfire risks. Pasco County Fire Rescue's social media page recently reminded residents of the importance of being fire-wise around our homes and ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
We're a month away from our annual hurricane season, and about to roll into the May 6-12 National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Whether you stockpile early – which is the best approach – or just want to take a closer look, this makes for ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeArticle and Audio Introduction by Samantha Kennedy https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/wakullaco/files/2018/04/Make%20saving%20a%20habit.m4a According to the Federal Reserve, most Americans do not have enough money saved to even cover a $400 emergency. ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life