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Perhaps you’ve spent time entertaining and had food left over. Or, you attended a holiday event where the food supplies outpaced the people's demand. So, how do you handle those leftover foods so that uninvited guests, such as a foodborne ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life![A single worker attempts repairs/upgrades on a red, tile roof. [CREDIT: pixabay.com, Mario Ohibsky]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2024/10/2024_FCS_hurricaneRoofRepairGeneral_pixabayMarioOhibskyCROP1650x470TINY.jpg)
We've discussed general safety information after a storm, how to make sure you have a safe food supply, and re-entering your home (or business) after a storm. But, staying safe after a storm isn't just about personal health. It also means ensuring ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Work & Life![Damaged infrastructure to the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station in the aftermath of 2023's Hurricane Idalia. [CREDIT: UF/IFAS, Tyler Jones]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2024/10/2023_FCS_hurricaneDamageUFREC_idalia_ifasTylerJonesCROP1650x470TINY.jpg)
Our last blog covered the basics of post-storm safety, including making sure your food supply is safe. Now, let's look at re-entering your neighborhood and home. Many times, waiting for recovery after a storm or hurricane event can be ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
When a storm approaches, keeping you and your family safe is the highest priority. Yet, many accidents happen after a storm has passed. Remember to always use caution, and follow county directives. In this three-part blog series, we will ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Work & Life
Tropical Storm Helene, currently forming in the Caribbean, is projected to intensify into a hurricane and make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast later this week. With the National Hurricane Center forecasting Helene to potentially ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation
Hurricanes, storms and other events can result in our home power going out. Take a look at the infographic to review these safety tips. Usando generadores: Mire la infografía para revisar estos consejos de seguridad. READ MORE
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Agricultural work carries significant risks to health and safety both on and off the farm. Among all occupations, farming, forestry and fishing have the highest fatality rate (US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022). Agricultural workers interact ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension![a woman prepares sandwiches at a kitchen countertop. [credit: unsplash.com, hillshire farm]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2024/09/2024_FCS_lunchSandwichHomePrep_unsplashHillshireFarmEDITSCROP1650x470TINY.png)
It's that time of year again. Children are back to school, with homework, sports and after-school activities. And, many households have dropped into a familiar school-centered rhythm, including packing school lunches. School lunches should ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
We are officially in hurricane season! On top of the hurricane preparations we have all become accustomed to, there are some common landscaping mistakes that contribute to damage during a storm. Let’s talk about what to do and not to do when ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension![a digital meat thermometer reads 165.3 degrees fahrenheit while checking chicken on a barbecue grill. [credit: uf/ifas, tyle jones; edit: uf/ifas extension sarasota county]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2024/07/2017_FCS_foodsafetyGrillingThermometer01UPDATE165F_ifasJonesTyler_CROP1650x470.jpg)
Have you ever heard of the "Temperature Danger Zone"? If you're like many, the term might be new to you. So, let's take a closer look. I have written several blogs on food safety and how to avoid a foodborne illness. But, in this blog, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life