National Preparedness Month is observed every September to encourage Americans to prepare for potential disasters. For Floridians, this is a time of year when disasters are already on our minds – hurricane season. Your disaster kit may be ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Welcome to the third blog of the Florida 101 series. If you haven’t read them yet, go back and check out our other entries on Florida weather and tides. Although it is definitely not on anyone’s list of favorite things about ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
As our oceans warm, hurricanes are becoming more intense and slower-moving, resulting in greater potential damage from heavy winds and flooding. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Southeast Climate Hub developed a series of guides specifically ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
As summer ends, Hillsborough County should prepare for peak hurricane season. Historical data from 1944 to 2020 shows a sharp rise in storm activity after August, peaking through September and October. The graph below highlights this trend, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
The information provided in this three-part series will be published in the future as an EDIS publication. Co-authors are: Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Robert C. Hochmuth, Ying Zhang, and Christa D. Court. Severe weather (e.g., severe storms, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
The information provided in this three-part series will be published in the future as an EDIS publication. Co-authors are: Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Robert C. Hochmuth, Ying Zhang, and Christa D. Court. Severe weather (e.g., severe storms, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
The information provided in this three-part series will be published in the future as an EDIS publication. Co-authors are: Yvette Goodiel, Paul Fisher, Robert C. Hochmuth, Ying Zhang, and Christa D. Court. Severe weather (e.g., severe storms, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
June 1st is the first day of the 2025 hurricane season in the Eastern part of the United States. The 2024 season is a reminder of how active and unpredictable hurricane activity can be, with multiple named storms impacting our region. With the ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Floridians who rely on private wells and septic systems now have access to a valuable online resource to ensure the safety and maintenance of their household water. Water resources regional specialized agents Yilin Zhuang (Central District) ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water