Tag: disaster
4-H Kids Learn Outdoor Skills in the Hunting Discipline
January 11, 2024
In Florida 4-H, there are five shooting sports disciplines: archery, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloading, and hunting. While all are popular among kids and families, the hunting discipline is the most varied. Kids love it because they learn useful, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Conservation, Recreation, WildlifeTags: 4-H, Disaster, Hunting, Knife, Knives, Safety, Shooting Sports, Youth Development
Post-Hurricane Landscaping Tips: Pines in Decline
September 29, 2023
Florida is no stranger to the powerful forces of hurricanes that sweep through its landscapes, leaving devastation in their wake. Hurricane Idalia, Ian, and Irma have all drastically impacted our local landscapes in recent years. While immediate ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeTags: Disaster, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Hurricane, Landscape, Pgm_HortRes, Storm
After the Storm Passes: What to Do
September 1, 2023
I hope that you and your loved ones are safe from harm. Early Wednesday morning, Hurricane Idalia made landfall along Florida's West Central Coast as a Category 3 storm. As of Friday, many areas of North Florida are without power, and there ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Money MattersTags: Disaster, Disaster Recovery, Featured, Hurricane, Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Recovery, Idalia, Preparedness, Safety, Special Topics, Storm
How Long Is Your Food Safe Without Power?
August 31, 2023
Hurricane season is here, and we might (or did) experience a loss of power in the event of a storm. Have you thought about how long your food stays safe in the refrigerator if the electricity goes out? There are things you can do to prepare ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Money Matters, Work & LifeTags: #stormsafety, Disaster, Disasterprep, Disasterpreparedness, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Safety, Storm
Hurricane Preparation and Recovery
August 29, 2023
HURRICANE IDALIA PREPARATION AND RECOVERY As we brace for Hurricane Idalia to arrive in north Florida we anticipate potential impacts to our forests, natural resources, and agricultural operations. Below are some resources that may be helpful ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural ResourcesTags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Disaster Recovery, Florida Land Steward Program, Hurricane, Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Preparation, Idalia, Preparedness, Safety, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Special Topics, Special-topic, Storms
UPDATE: Preparing for Hurricane Idalia
August 28, 2023
August 29, 11:15 AM -- The National Hurricane Center has released its latest advisory for Hurricane Idalia: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#Idalia. Idalia is expected to make landfall early Wednesday morning as a Category 3 hurricane along Florida's ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster PreparationTags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Featured, Hurricane, Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Preparation, Idalia, Preparedness, Safety, Special Topics, Storm
Is Your Landscape Prepared For The Storm?
August 28, 2023
Living in the beautiful coastal community of Flagler County, Florida, comes with its fair share of perks, but it also means being prepared for the potential impact of hurricanes. As hurricane season approaches, it's crucial to not only secure ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane Recovery, Residential Landscape
Tax-Free Holiday for Disaster Preparedness Supplies
August 25, 2023
Great news! As residents of Florida, we have another opportunity to purchase qualifying supplies related to disaster preparedness without sales tax. The tax-free savings begin on Saturday, August 26 and end on September 8. This is a good time ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, Work & LifeTags: Disaster, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, StormPrep
Hurricane Supply Kit
August 3, 2023
Building A Hurricane Supply Kit The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1st and runs until November 30th, which means that’s it’s important to have a hurricane supply kit on hand just in case disaster strikes. Circumstances may require ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Disaster, Disaster Kit, Food Storage, Go Kit, Hurricane, Hurricane Kit, Kit, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Storm, Supplies, Supply, UF IFAS Extension