UF/IFAS
Extension Indian River County

Home » UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County » Category: Disaster Preparation

Category: Disaster Preparation

Lightning over Cedar Key salt marsh

Hurricane Season June First thru November 30th

Avatar photo
May 15, 2023

Prepare Before Hurricane Season Begins By Yvonne Florian Hurricane season will be upon us June first. While a disaster can strike at any time of the year, now is the time to do your Hurricane preparations such as: Trim landscape ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Home Management, Livestock, Water
Tags: Disaster Praparation, Drinking Water, Emergency Pantry, Food Safety, Hurricane Preparation, Storm
Wind & Sabal palmetto in advance of a storm

Florida Palm Trees and Pruning

Horticulture Agent Nickie Munroe on telephone
October 26, 2021

Iconic Florida When folks throughout the world think of Florida, they usually think of alligators, sunshine, palm trees, and hurricanes. Most long-time Florida residents know what to expect concerning each of these things. The Bad "Haircut" In ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Management, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Correct Palm Pruning, Hurricane Cut, Palm Fronds, Palm Pruning, Photosynthesis, Pruning Sabal Palmetto, Wind Mitigation With Palms
Concrete swimming pool

Hurricane Prep for your Pool

Avatar photo
October 20, 2020

In the frenzy of preparing for an impending hurricane, many of those with residential pools overlook steps needed to prepare the pool for a major storm. Following are some tips, do's and don'ts when it comes to pool preparation prior to and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Money Matters, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: After Storm Clean-up, Hurricane Pool Prep, Pool Care Before Storm, Pool Clean-up, Pool Treatment, Residential Pool, Storm Prep For Pools

Subscribe For More Great Content

IFAS Blogs Categories