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Tips to Help You Weather the Storm


June 3, 2020

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences It's officially hurricane season here in Florida and that means it's time to review and rebuild your disaster kit. Take some time to go through your kit ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Supplies, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane Supplies, Personal Safety, Safety, Wakulla
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Deck the Halls Safely this Christmas


December 2, 2019

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences One of the most iconic symbols of the holidays here in Wakulla County and around the world is the Christmas tree. Each year, millions of people set up and ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Christmas, Christmas Tree Safety, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Personal Safety, Safety, Trees, Wakulla, Wakulla Extension

Six Common Falling Hazards in the Home


April 26, 2019

As we get older, our risk of falling increases. In fact, falling once doubles the chances of falling again. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of five falls causes serious injury such as broken bones or ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Fall Prevention, Falling, Falling Hazards, Falls, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Personal Safety, Tripping, Tripping Hazards, Wakulla, Wakulla Extension, Wellness

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