Tag: disaster preparation

Coconut palm trees being blown by strong winds in a tropical storm under an overcast sky.

Palm tree survival after hurricanes: UF/IFAS tips and insights for property owners

by Lourdes Mederos
May 12, 2026

In the aftermath of a hurricane, some palm tree owners may worry about the survival of their beloved palms. With more than 2,600 species, the iconic palm seen across Florida landscapes is heartier than one may think, even when those lush ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Brian Bahder, Disaster Preparation, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Hurricane, Storm

What to know about mosquitoes and hurricane recovery

by Lourdes Mederos
May 12, 2026

After a hurricane, flooding and scattered debris that hold water are breeding grounds for mosquitoes. “An increase in mosquito numbers can most likely be expected in the weeks following a hurricane,” said  Eva Buckner, an assistant ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Disaster Preparation, Disaster Preparedness, Eva Buckner, Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Hurricane, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Hurricanes, Mosquitoes, Msoquito-borne Illness, Virus

375,000 acres of citrus in Ian’s path

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
May 12, 2026

Hurricane-strength winds are expected across nearly 175,000 acres of citrus groves as Hurricane Ian follows its track along the Florida peninsula. An additional 200,000-plus acres of Florida’s hallmark crop may see tropical storm-force winds. Agriculture ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS
Tags: Christa Court, Citrus, Disaster Preparation, Economic Impact, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Recovery
Un paquete de agua embotellada con dos botellas individuales fuera del paquete, todo colocado sobre un fondo blanco liso.

Prepárese para el huracán con fuentes alternativas de agua para su familia

by Luz Bahder and Shannon CarnevaleAvatar photo
May 12, 2026

El agua es esencial durante un desastre natural como un huracán o una tormenta tropical. Si está leyendo esto mientras se pronostica una tormenta en su área, entonces las escenas de los estantes vacíos en los supermercados locales estarán ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agua, Almacenamiento, Blanqueador, Botellas, Cloro, Desinfeccion, Disaster Preparation, Español, Huracán, Hurricane, Hurricane Season, Hurricanes, No Potable, Potable
dark stormy sky with a blue evacuation route sign

Hurricane Season Begins June 1: Time to Prepare

by Kevin Camm
May 7, 2026

June 1 marks the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30. Recent seasons have reminded us how active and unpredictable hurricane activity can be, especially here in Florida. Now is the time to review your ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster Preparation, Disaster Resources, Food Safety, Hurricane, Hurricane Kit, Hurricane Prep, Hurricane Preparations, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricanes, Ocextension, Orange County, Tree Risk
A few remaining orchids hang from a shadehouse.

Short-term Hurricane Preparation for Commercial Nurseries

by Yvette Goodiel
March 24, 2026

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,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Green Industry, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Martin County, Safety, Storms, UF/IFAS Extension
a farm field is shown covered in frost

Cold Weather Monitoring Tools Available through FAWN

by Yvette Goodiel
January 16, 2026

This blog was co-authored with Rick Lusher, FAWN Project Manager. The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) maintains a network of weather stations across the state of Florida. They make the data available to assist growers in managing ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Cold Protection, Commercial Horticulture Digest, Disaster Preparation, Martin County, Small Farms, UF/IFAS Extension
Panorama of sunrise at Lake Alice.

New Online Resource for Florida Well and Septic System Owners

by Stella Canfield
September 29, 2025

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
Tags: Andrea Albertin, Disaster Preparation, Drinking Water, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Groundwater, Hurricane, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Water, Yilin Zhuang

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