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While living in Florida has its perks, the one thing that can ruin it (and rather quickly) is hurricane season. By now we should have all our hurricane preparation plan ready. But Wait! There is one more thing… Read More
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Hurricane Season June First thru November 30th
Preparation Hurricane season will be upon us June first. As if we didn’t already have enough to keep our pantry challenged, add to it the task of stocking up for storm season. But this can be accomplished even… Read More
A Glimpse at Emergency Operations Center with UF/IFAS Extension Agent
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. — As weather experts reported of Hurricane Dorian’s forecasting challenges, emergency operation centers (EOC) in the path of the storm started assembling earlier than usual. While you may think all the action taking place at… Read More
Trees and Hurricanes – Florida Lessons Learned
Urban forests, including trees and shrubs, are a critical resource. They provide a host of benefits that support our health and prosperity. Hurricanes can be extremely damaging to communities and urban forests. During these storms trees can become… Read More
Hurricane Prep for Ag Producers
Agricultural producers face unique challenges when preparing for and recovering from disasters. With that in mind, we have summarized relevant information from our Disaster Handbook for you. We also offer guidelines and safety tips for restoring damaged businesses… Read More