Hurricane and Storm Assistance Available Now: Hurricane Helene showed us the dangers of storm surge, winds, and the devastation of so many communities across multiple states. Homes and businesses along the Gulf Coast were inundated ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Creado por Yilin Zhuang, agente especialista en recurso hídrico del Servicio de Extensión de UF/IFAS. Cuando hay fuertes lluvias o huracanes, muchos propietarios de viviendas con sistemas sépticos enfrentan un problema común: la sobrecarga ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
When heavy rainfall or hurricanes hit, many homeowners with septic systems face a common problem: system overload. Excessive water can saturate the soil around the drainfield, leading to backups, slow drains, or even sewage contamination in ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Water
Hurricanes can disrupt critical infrastructure, including public wastewater treatment plants. When these facilities fail, homeowners must be aware of the health and environmental hazards and take actions to protect themselves. Here is a guide ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Water
Florida’s frequent storms and hurricanes can have significant impacts on private wells and septic systems. Homeowners must take proactive steps to protect their water quality and ensure their systems function safely before and after severe ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Las tormentas traen consigo más que viento y lluvia durante la temporada de huracanes del Atlántico; también dan cabida ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and celebration—but it can also be stressful if you are worried about finances. Between gifts, decorations, and social events, expenses can quickly spiral out of control. Preparing a holiday ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life
Storms bring more than wind and rain during the Atlantic hurricane season. Unwanted pests crawl into our lives. With electricity outages, standing water and damaged structures, urban pests find ample opportunity to invade homes, businesses ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Did you know the air inside your home can cause health issues? Sometimes our indoor air can affect our health more than the air outside. Especially because Americans spend an average of 90% of their days inside. We’ve created a list of ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Join Us for Two Community-Oriented Workshops on Private Drinking Well Maintenance, Well Water Quality, and Septic System Care in Marion County! Are you concerned about the safety of your drinking water and the health of your septic system? ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water