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Hurricane Preparedeness for Citrus Groves


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

Talking to Your Children About Difficult News


February 23, 2018

Children's lives are touched by trauma on a regular basis, no matter how much parents or teachers try to keep the "bad things" away. Instead of shielding children from the danger of violence or tragedies around us, adults should talk to kids ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Children, Dealing, Difficult, Discussion, Help, Parenting, Parents, Tragedy, Tragic, Violence

Winter Weather Events: Preparation and Safety


January 17, 2018

People in Florida might not consider planning and preparing for winter weather events because of it's normally mild temperatures. However, some northern Florida regions experience temperatures below freezing and occasional snow and ice storms ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Food And Water Safety, Heating Safety, Preparation, Winter, Winter Storm Preparation, Winter Weather, Winter Weather Event

After the Hurricane: Cleaning Up Safely


September 15, 2017

After a hurricane there is usually debris, limbs, trees fallen and other property damage. Homeowners can be seriously injured while doing their own tree work. It is always a good idea to consult a professional before taking on major restoration ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Chain Saw, Chain Saw Safety, Debris, Disaster, Disaster Recovery, Tree, Tree Cutting, Tree Felling

Food and Water Safety: Before and After the Storm


September 5, 2017

Are you prepared for disaster? There is more to being prepared than just stocking up. After disaster strikes, it is important to know proper food and water safety to ensure the well-being of your loved ones. Emergency Preparation (Before ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Preparation, Evacuation, Flooding, Hurricane, Preparedness, Water Supply

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