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Tag: Hurricane

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Flood Recovery for Edible Gardens


October 16, 2024

Our communities are resilient, and so is nature. With hurricane season in full swing and storms bringing wind and flooding across the state, let’s discuss necessary steps we must take to rebuild beautiful gardens safely following a flood. ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Edible, Featured Hot Topic, Flood, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Garden, Garden Recovery, Hurricane, Kaleena Davis, Saltwater Flooding, Soil Health
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Hurricane Preparation and Recovery: What Hillsborough County Residents Need to Know


September 24, 2024

  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
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Medical Needs, Prepardeness, Safety, Storms