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After the Storm: Flooded Landscapes

by Theresa Badurek
August 31, 2023

Was your landscape swamped by the recent hurricane? Many plants in the landscape are not tolerant of standing water, especially salty or brackish water. Under these conditions the roots cannot get oxygen and essentially the root system suffocates. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Flood, Hurricane, Landscape, Salt Water, Storm, Tropical Storm

UF study: Some tree “defects” don’t predict whether a tree will fall in a hurricane

by Brad Buck
May 15, 2023

Just because a tree looks a bit odd or damaged, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to topple during a tropical storm or hurricane, new University of Florida research shows. When assessing trees, arborists normally examine dozens ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Arborists, Defects, Environmental Horticulture, Falling Trees, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Homeowners, Hurricane, Hurricane Ian, Tree Failure, Tree Protection, Trees, Tropical Storm, Uprooting, Winds

PSA: Septic system maintenance after flooding

by Tory Moore
May 8, 2023

Developed by UF/IFAS Extension regional specialized water resources agents Yilin Zhuang and Andrea Albertin During floods or heavy rains, the soil around a septic tank and drainfield can get waterlogged, and wastewater from the septic system ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Flood, Flooding, Foodwater, Hurricane, Septic System, Septic Tank, Tropical Depression, Tropical Storm, Tropical Storms

Hurricane Preparedeness for Citrus Groves

by J. Johnson
May 18, 2021

Its that time of year again. Hurricane Season, and with it comes lots of wind and rain. Sometimes too much wind and rain. It is important to be prepared for whatever mother nature throws your way. Especially when you have citrus groves. Hurricane ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Work & Life
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Grove, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Florida, Hurricane, Planning, Preparing, Storms, Tropical Storm, Weather

Hurricanes and the Landscape: Last Minute Preparations

by Wayne Hobbs
October 8, 2018

When tropical systems threaten you, what should you do? Preparation in the landscape can be key to protect your investment in your property and personal safety during hurricane season. Prepare Well in Advance One key idea to preparing ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Flooding, Hurricane, Landscape, Landscaping, Tree, Tropical Storm, Turf

Replacing Lost or Damaged Documents

by John Wells
August 24, 2012

Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Birth Certificates Florida Birth Certificates 1. The process for applying for a birth certificate can be found at the Florida Department of Health (DOH) website. Access ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Disasters, Environment, Families & Consumers, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, FYCS, Hurricane Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Safety, Shelley Swenson, Tropical Storm, Wakulla County Extension, Weather Emergencies

Electrical Systems and Appliances – Cleaning and Odor Removal

by John Wells
August 24, 2012

Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent An electrician or another person competent in electronics should check your electrical system and appliances before you try to use them. You can ask your power supplier ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Community, Disaster, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Disasters, Educational, Environment, Families & Consumers, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, FYCS, Hurricane Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Safety, Shelley Swenson, Tropical Storm, Wakulla County Extension, Weather Emergencies

Cleaning Flood-Damaged Carpets and Rugs

by John Wells
August 24, 2012

Courtesy of Shelley Swenson Wakulla County Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent When to Discard, Clean, or Call a Professional When faced with flood-damaged carpeting and rugs, your options will depend on the source of flooding. If floodwater consisted ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Disasters, Environment, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, FYCS, Hurricane Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Shelley Swenson, Tropical Storm, Wakulla County Extension, Weather Emergencies

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