Category: Disaster Preparation

UF students, faculty among hundreds who replanted blueberry bushes damaged by storm

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 18, 2017

DADE CITY, Fla. --- More than 200 volunteers from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the community gathered on a hot, windy Saturday to replant thousands of blueberry bushes at Pasco County’s Frogmore ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Blueberry, Horticultural Sciences Department, IFAS, News, Volunteer

After the storm: food safety

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September 18, 2017

As we have seen 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 Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Disaster, Food, Health, Hurricane, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS, Recovery, Safety, Storm, StormPrep

After the Hurricane: Cleaning Up Safely

by J. Johnson
September 15, 2017

After a hurricane, there is usually debris, limbs, fallen trees, and other property damage. Homeowners can be seriously injured while doing their own tree work. It is always a good idea to consult a professional before taking on major restoration ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Chain Saw, Chain Saw Safety, Debris, Disaster, Disaster Recovery, Tree, Tree Cutting, Tree Felling

Irma is gone, now what? UF experts offer help with safety, insurance

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 14, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Now that Hurricane Irma has wreaked havoc and destruction, residents may be wondering what to do first. Angela Lindsey, the UF/IFAS Extension representative for the Extension Disaster Education Network, offers ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: CALS, Center For Agriculture, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, IFAS, Insurance, News

UF Extension director offers tips on getting post-hurricane help

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 14, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Hurricane Irma has done her worst, and now residents are left to pick up the pieces. But, help is available if residents act quickly, said Gene McAvoy, University of Florida IFAS Extension Hendry County director. “While ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Extension, FEMA, Hendry County, Hurricane Irma, IFAS, News

Photo gallery: Hurricane Irma damage

by Samantha Murray
September 12, 2017

UF/IFAS Facilities UF/IFAS Extension Collier County UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center 4-H Camp Clover Leaf Agriculture Southwest ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Horticulture, Livestock, Work & Life
Tags: Hurricane Irma, News

UF staff track thousands of buildings during, after hurricane

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 12, 2017

Sure, you have to worry about your home during Hurricane Irma, wondering if the roof will suffer damage, or the siding will be ripped off. But imagine worrying about 1,298 buildings during the storm? That job falls to Jeanna Mastrodicasa, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Buildings, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, News, Operations, UF-IFAS

UF Extension gives tips on how to protect livestock during hurricane

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 7, 2017

EDITOR'S NOTE: This information was compiled in 2017 and remains relevant to any future storm preparation and recovery needs. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- While Florida residents scramble to prepare for another hurricane, agriculture operators ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Extension, Featured Hot Topic, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Livestock, News

UF expert: Keep healthy eating in mind when preparing for hurricanes

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 7, 2017

By Tom Nordlie Media Contact: Beverly James, 352-273-3566, beverlymjames@ufl.edu GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Last-minute grocery shoppers should keep healthy eating in mind when preparing for Hurricane Irma, says a nutrition expert with the ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Eat Healthy, Family, Hurricane, News, Youth And Community Sciences

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