Tag: hurricane preparation

Hark! Hurricane Season Approaches

by Amanda Quintos
May 15, 2026

Ah, warm weather. Stunning biodiversity. Idyllic spots for basking. These are a few iconic aspects of life in Florida. Unfortunately, so are hurricanes. These large storms and their effects are sometimes taken for granted. Weather-related ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural And Biological Engineering Department, Disaster Preparedness, Evacuation, Family Youth And Community Sciences Department, Hurricane Impacts, Hurricane Preparation, Tropical REC

New EDIS/Ask IFAS Documents Published by Veterinary Medicine During July and August

by Amanda Quintos
May 15, 2026

Read the latest Veterinary Medicine publications for July and August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title of interest to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about the latest contributions ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Work & Life
Tags: Ask IFAS, College Of Veterinary Medicine, Edis, Hurricane Preparation, Poultry, Small Ruminants

Hurricane Preparation for Gardens

by Julia
May 15, 2026

Florida's summer season is great for beach days, hikes, and visiting your favorite theme park. But let's not forget, we are officially in hurricane season. The weather during this time can be a challenging time for gardeners and landscapers. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Arborist, Garden Pruning, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Hurricanes, Landscape Hurricane Protection, Proper Pruning, Proper Tree Pruning, Tree Health, Tree Safety, Yard Safety

Preparing Palms for Hurricane Season in Central Florida

by Julia
May 15, 2026

We are officially in hurricane season! On top of the hurricane preparations we have all become accustomed to, there are some common landscaping mistakes that contribute to damage during a storm. Let’s talk about what to do and not to do when ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Horticulture, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Hurricanes, Landscape, Landscape Hurricane Protection, Landscaping, Palm, Palm Pruning, Tree Safety

Coastal Hurricane Preparation

by Dr. Megan Moore
May 15, 2026

With hurricane season upon us, it is important to understand how to properly prepare and protect your family, home, and property from potential storm impacts. The hurricane season officially runs from June 1st through November 30th, however, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Boat, Coastal, Evacuation, Featured, Florida Sea Grant, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Pasco County, Special Topics, Storm Surge, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office

Cuidado del sistema séptico después de la tormenta

by Luz Bahder
May 15, 2026

Creado por Tory Moore, especialista en relaciones públicas de UF/IFAS. En este documento Yilin Zhuang, agente regional especializada en recursos hídricos del distrito Central de Extensión de UF/IFAS, nos ofrece recomendaciones sobre los ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Departamento De Proteccion Ambiental De Florida, Español, Huracán, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Inundacion, Lluvia, Mantenimiento, Spanish, Tanque Septico, Temporada De Huracanes, Tormenta

Find Your Frugal: Five tips to help you save on hurricane preparedness expenses

by Lourdes Mederos
May 15, 2026

About this series Rising costs have brought on rising concerns. From grocery shelves to gas pumps, the ripple effects of the COVID pandemic continue to surface in economies worldwide. Adding the start of hurricane season to the mix makes ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Brenda Marty-Jimenez, Disaster Menu Plan, Emergency Food Supply, Family And Consumer Sciences, Featured Hot Topic, Find Your Frugal, Florida's Tax Holiday 2022, Food Safety, Hurricane, Hurricane Menu Planning, Hurricane Preparation, Inflation, News, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Solutions

Prepare your landscape and trees for the hurricane season

by Brad Buck
May 15, 2026

Given the damaging impacts of hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton last year, you may want to prepare your landscape and trees for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season – and the sooner the better. “Best management practices include supporting ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Alyssa Vinson, Arborist, Bird Feeders, Claire Lewis, Damage, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Furniture, Gutters, Hurricane Debby, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Hurricanes, Irrigation, Landscapes, Lynn Barber, Pruning, Soil, Trees

What to know about mosquitoes and hurricane recovery

by Lourdes Mederos
May 15, 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

¿Cómo desinfectar eficazmente un pozo de agua privado?

by Luz Bahder
May 15, 2026

Creado por Yilin Zhuang, agente especialista en recurso hídrico del departamento de Extensión de UF/IFAS. La lluvia excesiva es característica de los huracanes. Cuando las fuertes lluvias provocan inundaciones en un área, es posible ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agua, Bacteria, Blanqueador, Cloro, Desinfectar, Español, Huracán, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, PH, Potable, Pozo

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