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As Florida Recovers From the Storms, D-SNAP and Fresh Access Bucks Are Here to Help


October 29, 2024

Many Florida families and farmers are struggling to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Feeding Florida’s Fresh Access Bucks (FAB) wants to ensure that individuals and families shopping with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: D-SNAP, Disaster, Feeding Florida, Food, Fresh Access Bucks, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Pgm_FNP, SNAP, Storm, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Hurricane Milton: Updates for Polk’s Small Farmers


October 7, 2024

Here are some steps to follow for farmers, ranchers and growers during emergencies. Take care of yourselves and your families before taking care of the farm. Secure all your farm equipment, protect your plants or animals, and remove ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Hurricane, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Preparation, Preparedness, Storms

Hurricane Milton Updates from UF/IFAS Extension Polk County


October 7, 2024

As our community recovers from Hurricane Milton, see the following storm-related updates from our office. You’ll find extension program and event updates, storm prep and recovery resources, and local resources here. Stay tuned to your local ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Featured, Hurricane, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Preparation, Milton, Preparedness, Storms
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When It Storms: Managing Pests Effectively


October 3, 2024

Whether you're preparing for a storm or dealing with its aftermath, pests are probably the last thing on your mind. That's fair - we get it! However, taking the time to prepare your home in defense against unwanted ants, flies, beetles, moths, ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Ants, Beetles, Cockroaches, Disaster, Featured, Home, House, Hurricane, Management, Moths, Pests, Pgm_Chemicals, Prep, Rodents, Special Topics, Storm, Termites
uprooted trees and lawn grass

Disaster Preparation, Cleanup and Assistance


October 2, 2024

REVISED 9:00 am   10-11-2024 I hope you and your loved ones are safe from harm. Safety for yourself and your families is the first consideration as we dig out from hurricanes Milton and Helene.  Levy County Extension center is open ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Horticulture, Lawn
Tags: Disaster, Featured, Hurricane, Hurricane Prepardness, Levy County, Levy County Extension, Medical Needs, Milton, Storms
Palm trees being blown by the winds of an approaching storm. Severe weather, rain, beach, coast.

Hurricane Preparation and Recovery: What Hillsborough County Residents Need to Know


September 24, 2024

  Tropical Storm Helene, currently forming in the Caribbean, is projected to intensify into a hurricane and make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast later this week. With the National Hurricane Center forecasting Helene to potentially ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Medical Needs, Prepardeness, Safety, Storms

Using Sandbags for Flood Protection During Tropical Weather


September 24, 2024

As we prepare for incoming tropical weather, protecting your home from floodwaters becomes a top priority, especially for those living in flood-prone areas. Using sandbags for flood protection is a commonly used and cost-effective method to ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Preparedness, Storms

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