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After the storms: UF/IFAS study seeks photos illustrating hurricane recovery

by Megan Winslow
April 30, 2025

UF/IFAS this week launched “Images of Recovery,” a photo-centric research study funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Floridians are asked to answer a survey and submit photos that illustrate how they have recovered ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Angela Lindsey, Community, Debby, Disaster, EDEN, Extension Disaster Education Network, Family, Financial Aid, FYCS, Helene, Hurricane, Ian, Idalia, IFAS, Image, Images Of Recovery, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Megan Winslow, Milton, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, Nifa, Photo, Photography, Photovoice, PIE Center, Recovery, Research, Study, Survey, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, USDA, Youth And Community Sciences
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Economistas de UF estiman que las pérdidas en producción agrícola por el huracán Helene en Florida superan los $40 millones

by Luz Bahder
December 2, 2024

Creado por Megan Winslow, especialista en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS.  El Programa de Análisis del Impacto Económico de UF/IFAS evalúa rápidamente los impactos en la agricultura de Florida tras eventos climáticos extremos. Recientemente, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: $40, 2 Millones., 3 Millones Y $162, Christa Court, Debby, Desastre, EIAP, Encuesta De Evaluación De Desastres EIAP De UF/IFAS., Encuestas, Español, Estudios, Helene, Huracán, Huracan Debby, Huracán Helene, Informe, Milton, Perdidas Economicas, Programa De Análisis Del Impacto Económico De UF/IFAS, Rango A La Incertidumbre, Spanish, Tormenta, Xiaohui Qiao
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UF/IFAS to share results of Hurricane Helene agricultural impacts assessment

by Megan Winslow
November 14, 2024

What: UF/IFAS virtual press conference announcing preliminary results from Hurricane Helene agricultural impacts assessment When: Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Zoom. Registration required. About: UF/IFAS Economic Impact ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Agricultural Losses, Agriculture, Christa Court, Damage, Economic Impact Analysis Program, EIAP, Growers, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Helene, Losses, Megan Winslow, Producers, Storm
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Alerta de prensa: Se solicita al sector agrícola de Florida que reporte los impactos adversos del huracán Helene

by Luz Bahder
October 1, 2024

Creado por Meredith Bauer, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Qué: Encuesta del Programa de Análisis de Impacto Económico (EIAP, por sus siglas en inglés) de University of Florida-Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agricolas, Agricultura, Ayuda, Christa Court, Clima Severo, Confidencialidad, Danos, Daños A Los Activos, Desastre, EIAP, Encuesta, Encuesta En Espanol, Español, Florida, Helene, Huracán Helene, Industria Agrícola De Florida, Inundaciones, Oficina De Extensión, Perdidas, Pérdidas De Producción, Perdidas Economicas, Perdidas Y Daños, Productores Agricolas, Programa De Análisis De Impacto Económico, Recuperacion, Respuestas, Spanish, Survey, Tormenta, UF-IFAS

Septic System Overload: How Heavy Rainfall Affects Your System and What to Do

by Yilin
September 27, 2024

When heavy rainfall or hurricanes hit, many homeowners with septic systems face a common problem: system overload. Excessive water can saturate the soil around the drainfield, leading to backups, slow drains, or even sewage contamination in ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Water
Tags: Flooding, Floodwaters, FWON, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Recovery, Milton, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Storms, Wells

What Homeowners Should Do if Public Wastewater Treatment Plants Are Disrupted After a Hurricane

by Yilin
September 27, 2024

Hurricanes can disrupt critical infrastructure, including public wastewater treatment plants. When these facilities fail, homeowners must be aware of the health and environmental hazards and take actions to protect themselves. Here is a guide ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Water
Tags: FWON, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Recovery, Milton, Public Sewer, Sewage, Wastewater, Wastewater Treatment

Private Well and Septic System Care Before and After Storms: Essential Resources for Homeowners

by Yilin
September 25, 2024

Florida’s frequent storms and hurricanes can have significant impacts on private wells and septic systems. Homeowners must take proactive steps to protect their water quality and ensure their systems function safely before and after severe ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Before And After Storms, Drinking Water, Español, FWON, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Preparedness, Milton, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Storms

Using Sandbags for Flood Protection During Tropical Weather

by Shannon Carnevale
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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