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Hurricane Preparation and Recovery

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August 29, 2023

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
Hurricane Planning for Pets

Disaster Preparation for Pets: Don’t Forget the Rest of Your Family

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June 21, 2023

Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness for Your Pet It's crucial to have a comprehensive plan in place to ensure the safety and well-being of your furry friends during hurricanes and other emergency situations. By preparing early ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Adalia, Adoptable Dogs, Community Resilience, Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Emergency Planning For Pets, FL., Florida, Florida Panhandle, Food Safety, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Including Pets In Emergency Plans, Medical Needs, Panama City, Pet Adoption, Pet Safety During Emergencies, Preparedness, Safety, Storms, Take Your Dog To Work Day, Zollie Young Dog Park
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Keys to keeping Southeast, Southwest Florida trees and landscapes thriving is focus of monthly UF/IFAS webinar series

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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
Tags: And Geomatic Sciences, Andrew Koeser, Arboriculture, Brian Bahder, Deah Lieurance, Deborah Hilbert, E UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department, Ed Gilman, Fisheries, Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services, Florida Urban Forestry Council (FUFC), Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, Invasive Species, Jason Smith, John Roberts, Lethal Bronzing, R, Ryan Klein, Stephen Brown, Storm Damage, Storms, Sue Alspach, Termites, Thomas Chouvenc, Tree Pruning, Trees, UF IFAS Extension, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, UF/IFAS Entomology And Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center, UF/IFAS School Of Forest
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Hurricane Prep – Sources of Water for Your Family

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September 26, 2022

Para acceder a esta comunicación en español, por favor utilice este enlace Water is an essential consideration during a natural disaster such as a Hurricane or Tropical Storm. If you're reading this while a storm is in the forecast for ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Beth Robertson, Disaster, Hurricane, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Prep, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Preparedness, Polk County, Preparedness, Shannon Carnevale, Storms, Water Storage

Food Safety During Hurricane Season

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September 23, 2022

With hurricane season well under way, it’s important to remember to plan ahead. When it comes to food, you want to be sure that it is stored safely in the event of a power outage. Here are some tips to help ensure that your food is properly ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster Preparation, Featured, Food And Nutrition, Food Safety, Hurricane Preparedness, Idalia, Storms
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Storm Recovery Updates for UF/IFAS Extension Polk County (Sept. 2022)

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September 23, 2022

As our community recovers from Hurricane Ian, 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, Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Disaster Recovery, Food Safety, Hurricane, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Prep, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Preparedness, Polk County FL, Preparedness, Safety, Storms

UF experts: Random mangrove tree-trimming can cause serious damage

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February 23, 2022

About three of every four Floridians live along the coast, and mangrove trees often dot waterfront properties. Sometimes owners want to trim the mangroves so they can see the sea better. But the state regulates mangrove trimming. The 1996 ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation
Tags: Ecosystems, Fish, Florida Department Of Environmental Protection, Mangrove Trees, Michael Andreu, Natalia Medina-Irizarry, Pruning, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Storms, Trimming, Wind

2022 Private Well and Septic System Webinar Series


February 17, 2022

Interested in learning more about private wells and septic systems in Florida? The UF/IFAS Extension Central District Water Resources program is hosting a series of four webinars for Florida homeowners interested in learning more about your ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, Extension Education, Flooding, Household Water, Onsite Sewer Treatment And Disposal, Private Well, Septic System, Storms, Water RSA, Webinar, Yilin Zhuang

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