Tag: readiness
Storm Prep 2019: Gathering your supplies
August 28, 2019
We are now in the active hurricane season, with Tropical Storm Dorian heading towards Puerto Rico, and possibly powering up to threaten the Southeastern United States as a major hurricane. Whether you stockpiled early – which is the best approach ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeTags: Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Preparation, Readiness, Storm, Supplies
Getting ready to leave your Florida home?
March 8, 2019
Do you have a seasonal home in Florida, or leave your home here for an extended time? We've got some important information for you to consider, before you head away. Your home is one of your largest investments, and you want to protect it ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home ManagementTags: Absence, Close, Disaster, Home, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Preparation, Readiness, Storm, StormPrep
Storm Prep 2018: Food safety AFTER the storm
June 8, 2018
As we saw in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, severe storms often result in extended power losses and flooding. Many of you did a tremendous job of preparing for these calamities, protecting your health and keeping your food supply safe ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster PreparationTags: Disaster, Food, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Prep, Readiness, Safety, Storm, StormPrep
Storm Prep 2018: Eating to stay healthy
May 25, 2018
In the swirl of activity in gathering papers and first aid supplies and flashlights and the like, it's easy to overlook one critical element of your preparations: making sure you eat right during and after a storm. Don't wait. Finding ample ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster PreparationTags: Diet, Disaster, Food, Health, Hurricane, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS, Prep, Readiness, Storm, StormPrep
Storm Prep 2018: Stock up on basic foods
May 18, 2018
Buy early and stock up. Sage advice, when it comes to disaster preparations... especially stocking up on food. Whether you heeded that advice or not, there's never a bad time to check your supplies. That's especially true as we near the start ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster PreparationTags: Disaster, Food, Hurricane, Pantry, Pgm_FCS, Prep, Readiness, Storm, StormPrep, Supplies, Water
EVENT: Hurricane Preparedness
May 11, 2018
What would you do if basic services were cut off, like electricity or water, or if you had to suddenly leave your home? This class will offer tips and ways to prepare for unexpected disasters, such as hurricanes. Learn how to assemble an emergency ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, EventsTags: Class, Disaster, Event, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Prep, Readiness, Ready, Storm
Storm Prep 2018: Get your paperwork in order
May 11, 2018
Hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30. That's just around the corner, and though building your disaster preparedness kit before a storm arrives is essential, we know it can be a daunting task. We'll help you get it together, by breaking ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster PreparationTags: Disaster, Hurricane, Paperwork, Pgm_FCS, Prep, Readiness, Records, Storm, StormPrep
Storm Prep 2018: Gathering your supplies
May 3, 2018
We're a month away from our annual hurricane season, and about to roll into the May 6-12 National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Whether you stockpile early – which is the best approach – or just want to take a closer look, this makes for ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeTags: Disaster, Hurricane, National Hurricane Preparedness Week, Pgm_FCS, Prep, Preparation, Readiness, Storm, StormPrep, Supplies
Storm prep: Stock up on supplies
July 21, 2017
We're two months into our hurricane season. Whether you stockpiled early – which is the best approach – or just want to take a closer look, this makes for a good time to check your food supplies, food preparation items, medicines, and more. ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeTags: Disaster, FCS, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Preparation, Readiness, Ready, Storm, StormPrep