Authored By: Amanda Masholie, UF/ IFAS Extension Service Walton County With hurricane season underway, equine veterinarians and emergency managers across the Florida Panhandle are urging horse owners and farm managers to update — or establish ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Livestock
Next to ensuring your family’s safety and well-being during a hurricane, having a game plan to protect your largest investment – your home and property – is essential in preparing for a major storm or other disaster. Many of these tasks ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Get Prepared! Indian River County recently hosted its 4th Annual All Hazards Disaster Preparedness Expo. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, this FREE event was held in the air-conditioned Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida. What ... READ MORE
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Website tracking collects your online behavior using cookies, pixels, and device fingerprinting. After disasters, scammers can use this data to send targeted phishing messages, fake FEMA alerts, and fraudulent contractor offers. Protecting your ... READ MORE
Category: , Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
When disaster strikes, how quickly you recover often depends on one key factor: your financial preparedness. Natural disasters — like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heatwaves — are becoming more common and more destructive, especially ... READ MORE
Category: , Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Hurricanes can bring strong winds, heavy rain, and, unfortunately, power outages that may last for hours or even days. While we prepare for the storm by securing our homes and stocking up on supplies, it’s crucial ... READ MORE
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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
On July 19, 2023 the Southwest Small Farmer Network held the summer meeting at FruitScapes, LLC on Pine Island in Lee County, FL. The focus of the meeting was to highlight the resiliency of producers on Pine Island which was devastated by Hurricane ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
We are in Hurricane Season now through November 30th. Are you ready? It is time to review your hurricane plan and read about disaster preparedness resources to help you implement your plans. These annual reminders and resource links are meant ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
The Pensacola area has had its fair share of rough weather lately. While the recent storms were not hurricanes, the rainfall totals rivaled many tropical storms, and the lighting and wind were disastrous. A tornado caused significant damage, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources