Category: Disaster Preparation
Talking to Your Children About Difficult News
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 & LifeTags: Children, Dealing, Difficult, Discussion, Help, Parenting, Parents, Tragedy, Tragic, Violence
Hurricane-Resistant Trees
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 LandscapesTags: Hurricane Preparedness, Tree Selection, Trees
Cold Protection of Florida Citrus: Microsprinkler Irrigation
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 & LifeTags: Citrus, Cold, Cold Protection, Freeze, Grove, Protection
Winter Weather Events: Preparation and Safety
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 & LifeTags: 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)
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 & FamilyTags: Disaster, Hurricane, Memories, Records
In the Dark; Living Without Electricity After a Storm
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 & LifeTags: Blackouts, Hurricane, Loss Of Electricity, Natural Disaster
Are You Using Your Generator Safely?
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 & LifeTags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Electricity, Generator, Portable Generator, Power Outage
Disaster Relief Program
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 ExtensionTags: HCLivestock