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Hurricane Preparation and Recovery

by Chris Demers
May 14, 2026

HURRICANE IDALIA PREPARATION AND RECOVERY As we brace for Hurricane Idalia to arrive in north Florida we anticipate potential impacts to our forests, natural resources, and agricultural operations.  Below are some resources that may be helpful ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Disaster Recovery, Florida Land Steward Program, Hurricane, Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Preparation, Idalia, Preparedness, Safety, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Special Topics, Special-topic, Storms
Hurricans Irma, Jose and Katia line up across the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean in 2017. [CREDIT: NOAA]

Get Storm-Ready, during May 5-11 National Hurricane Preparedness Week

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
May 14, 2026

National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs May 5-11. So, let's take this time to begin preparing for our annual hurricane season, which runs June 1 through Nov. 30. For many of us, preparing for a weather event can be time consuming and overwhelming. ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
Tags: #stormsafety, Disaster, Disaster Prep, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Prep, Preparedness, Storm
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Smart Planning to Weather the Storm

by Britta Kellner
May 12, 2026

Hurricane Season: A Yearly Reality for Brevard and Beyond Living on Florida’s Space Coast means hurricanes, tropical storms, and emergency alerts are a part of life. Preparation is essential—not just for peace of mind, but for the safety ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Brevard County, Emergency, Family Safety, Finances, Health, Hurricane, Preparedness, Tax Free, Weather

Hurricane Milton Updates from UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

by Shannon Carnevale
March 21, 2025

As our community recovers from Hurricane Milton, see the following storm-related updates from our office. You’ll find extension program and event updates, storm prep and recovery resources, and local resources here. Stay tuned to your local ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Hurricane, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Preparation, Milton, Preparedness, Storms

Hurricane Milton: Updates for Polk’s Small Farmers

by Shannon Carnevale
October 7, 2024

Here are some steps to follow for farmers, ranchers and growers during emergencies. Take care of yourselves and your families before taking care of the farm. Secure all your farm equipment, protect your plants or animals, and remove ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Hurricane, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Preparation, Preparedness, Storms

After the Storm Passes: What to Do

by Andra Johnson
September 25, 2024

I hope that you and your loved ones are safe from harm. Early Wednesday morning, Hurricane Idalia made landfall along Florida's West Central Coast as a Category 3 storm. As of Friday, many areas of North Florida are without power, and there ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Money Matters
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Recovery, Featured, Hurricane, Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Recovery, Idalia, Preparedness, Safety, Storm

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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