Category: Disaster Preparation

Talking to Your Children About Difficult News

by Jana Hart
February 23, 2018

Children's lives are touched by trauma on a regular basis, no matter how much parents or teachers try to keep the "bad things" away. Instead of shielding children from the danger of violence or tragedies around us, adults should talk to kids ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Children, Dealing, Difficult, Discussion, Help, Parenting, Parents, Tragedy, Tragic, Violence

Hurricane-Resistant Trees

by Volusia County Master Gardener Volunteers
February 21, 2018

Trees felled by hurricanes cause tremendous damage. They bring down power lines, destroy property, and injure humans. Because of this, some people choose not to replace their downed trees. But this thinking can be misguided: we need trees ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Hurricane Preparedness, Tree Selection, Trees

Cold Protection of Florida Citrus: Microsprinkler Irrigation

by cbolson
January 25, 2018

Millions of boxes of fruit and thousands of acres of citrus trees have been lost in freezes and frosts. More than nearly any other factor, freezes have caused some of the most dramatic changes in fruit supply, availability, and price. Thus, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Tags: Citrus, Cold, Cold Protection, Freeze, Grove, Protection

Winter Weather Events: Preparation and Safety

by J. Johnson
January 17, 2018

People in Florida might not consider planning and preparing for winter weather events because of it's normally mild temperatures. However, some northern Florida regions experience temperatures below freezing and occasional snow and ice storms ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Food And Water Safety, Heating Safety, Preparation, Winter, Winter Storm Preparation, Winter Weather, Winter Weather Event

Teaching Kids the Importance of Keeping Track of Memories (For Disaster and Historical Records Purposes)

by Gus Koerner
December 28, 2017

There are certain items we possess that have more than just monetary value, and sometimes it is difficult for children to realize this. It is important however, that we teach children the difference between items have a high financial value ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Relationships & Family
Tags: Disaster, Hurricane, Memories, Records

In the Dark; Living Without Electricity After a Storm

by Paul Schumaker
November 20, 2017

By Pam Phillippe When a hurricane or another natural disaster strikes, your electricity may be down for days or even weeks. To minimize the impact the loss of electricity has on your household, prepare in advance for life in the dark. KITCHEN ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Blackouts, Hurricane, Loss Of Electricity, Natural Disaster

Are You Using Your Generator Safely?

by Lori Wiggins
November 3, 2017

Portable Generator Safety Tips Are you prepared for a power outage? Whether it is from a storm or an unlikely incident, it is important to be prepared for the unexpected. What do you do when your electricity goes out for an extended ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Electricity, Generator, Portable Generator, Power Outage

Disaster Relief Program

by Taylor Davis
October 31, 2017

In the quake of Hurricane Irma, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is releasing a 75% cost share program called the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) disaster relief program to help rehabilitate farmland. There is no Average Gross Income ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: HCLivestock

USDA Disaster Assistance Workshop For Farmers

by Luke Harlow
October 18, 2017

Was your farm impacted by Hurricane Irma? If so, please be welcome at this informational meeting to discuss options available for assistance. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center in Clay County is hosting a disaster assistance ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources
Tags: Disaster Relief, Farmers, Hurricane Irma

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