Category: Work & Life

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

Hypertension

by Jana Anderson
September 15, 2017

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is medically defined as having a blood pressure of 140/90 or higher. Blood Pressure is the amount of blood that is forced against artery walls when the heart contracts. Millions of Americans are diagnosed ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Risk Factors

Equifax Security Breach: Steps to Protect Yourself

by Lisa Leslie
September 15, 2017

Equifax, a national credit reporting agency that collects personal data on consumers, had a security breach that lasted from mid-May through July 2017. As a result 143 million people had information such as Social Security numbers, birth dates, ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters
Tags: Credit Freeze, Equifax Security Breach, Identity Theft, Security Free

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

Lending a Helping Hand after Irma, Harvey, and other Hurricanes

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 13, 2017

In the photo is a Houston area home with storm damage after hurricane Harvey . There are plenty of ways to help. See volunteer and donation opportunities at www.nvoad.org/voad-members/national-members . Photo by Christy Volanski. Recent ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Work & Life
Tags: After, Hand, Harvey, Helping, Hurricanes, Irma, Lending, Panhandle Outdoors

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

Hurricanes and Humble Heroes

by Nick Place
September 8, 2017

As I write this, residents all across the state of Florida are desperately preparing for the havoc that Hurricane Irma will hit us with. And across UF/IFAS Extension, many of the faculty and staff in our county offices and research and education ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Preparedness

by Yvette Goodiel
September 8, 2017

With another named storm following Hurricane Irma, are you prepared? Take the time to consider your family’s needs and make appropriate plans now. Having a plan alleviates stress and allows for more efficient preparedness on your part. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family

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