Not more rain! While much of the country endures staggering drought conditions, we in Florida have "enjoyed" one of the rainiest seasons in recent memory. According to the National Weather Service, Pensacola has now received just under 55 inches ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeCourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent A Consumers Guide to Safety of Food in Containers Exposed to Flood Waters HOW TO DETERMINE WHAT FOOD TO KEEP OR DISCARD • Do not eat any food that may have come into ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeCourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent Steps to Follow During and After A Weather Emergency: Never taste a food to determine its safety! Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeCourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Flood water may be contaminated with sewage waste, so it is important to thoroughly clean and disinfect flood-soiled clothing to kill harmful bacteria. Prompt attention ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeCourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Check walls and foundations for damage. Much can be done to reverse the effects of high water and to restore even heavily water damaged buildings. Make sure to ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & LifeCourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Before starting to salvage damaged furniture, decide which pieces are worth restoring. Such decisions should be based on: Extent of damage, cost of the article, sentimental ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & LifeCourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent After your power has been restored, you will need to clean and deodorize your refrigerator. Here are some helpful tips on how to do this. Remove all drawers, racks and ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeCourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Walls must dry from the inside out. The interior framing of walls should be allowed to dry thoroughly. Sometimes this process takes weeks or even months. To release water ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & LifeNot more rain! While much of the country endures staggering drought conditions, we in Florida have "enjoyed" one of the rainiest seasons in recent memory. According to the National Weather Service, Pensacola has now received just under 55 inches ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifePlan & Take Action Everyone needs to be prepared for the unexpected. Your friends and family may not be together when disaster strikes. How will you find each other? Will you know if your children or parents are safe? You may have to evacuate ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life