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Join Our Private Well and Septic System Webinar Series

by Yilin
June 25, 2024

  Are you curious about private wells and septic systems? Whether you’re a homeowner, a real estate professional, or simply interested in understanding these essential components, our three-part webinar series has you covered!   Webinar ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, FWON, Groundwater, Home Maintenance, Hurricane Preparedness, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Wastewater, Webinars, Well Water
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Is Your Home Ready for the 2024 Hurricane Season?

by Jenny Rodriguez
June 5, 2024

"A Hurricane? I hope it doesn't come our way, I'm not ready!" How many times has the storm caught you completely unprepared? Each year, we face the inevitable hurricane season commencing on June 1st and extending for 6 months, with storms ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster Prep, Home Safety Tips, Hurricane Prep, Hurricane Preparedness, Ocextension
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Keeping it Fresh: How long is food still good after a power outage?

by anikolai
August 28, 2023

Keeping it Fresh: How long is food still good after a power outage? Whether a rat knocked out your freezer plug (that was actually the subject of the last phone call I received at my job), or the wrath of a hurricane leaves you powerless, situations ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Anikolai, Food Safety, Foodsafety, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, UF/IFAS Polk County

Is Your Landscape Prepared For The Storm?

by Judy Jean
August 28, 2023

Living in the beautiful coastal community of Flagler County, Florida, comes with its fair share of perks, but it also means being prepared for the potential impact of hurricanes. As hurricane season approaches, it's crucial to not only secure ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane Recovery, Residential Landscape
How Manatee County Residents Can Prepare for a Hurricane

How Manatee County Residents Can Prepare for a Hurricane

by Nelly Nelson
August 9, 2023

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th, and if you live or work in Manatee County Florida, here is how Manatee County residents can prepare for a hurricane.   Sign Up for Alert Manatee If you live or ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Alert Manatee, Emergency Shelter, Evacuation, Flood, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane Season, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Sandbags, Shelter, Special Needs, UF IFAS Extension

Review your Hurricane Plan and Resource Links from Extension Today!

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
June 26, 2023

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
Tags: Be Ready For Hurricane Season, Broward, Community, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Preparedness Matters, Eating For Good Health, Extension, Food And Water Needs During A Hurricane, Hurricane, Hurricane Food Safety, Hurricane Meal Planning, Hurricane Preparedness, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardeners, Water

Hurricane Season Has Begun: Time to Prepare

by Kevin Camm
June 1, 2023

Hurricanes June 1st is the first day of the 2023 hurricane season in the Eastern part of the United States. This season will continue all the way to November 30, 2023. Last year brought us two hurricanes (Ian and Nicole), which crossed the ... 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
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Keys to keeping Southeast, Southwest Florida trees and landscapes thriving is focus of monthly UF/IFAS webinar series

by Lourdes Mederos
April 3, 2023

Property owners, professional landscapers and arborists struggle to keep Florida's landscapes and tree canopies thriving amid hurricanes, pests, diseases, climate change and other impacts. To help communities and industries plan, manage ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
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