Category: Disaster Preparation

The peak of the Hurricane Season is coming. Are you prepared?

by Henry Mayer
August 15, 2025

A few weeks ago, we hosted a webinar with Mr. Robert Garcia, who is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist of the National Weather Service (NWS). He did an excellent job-sharing valuable information on hurricane preparedness, breaking down key ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 2025 Hurricane Season, Hurricane, National Hurricane Center, Natural Disasters, NWS

Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle Can Seem Like A Daunting Task In Today’s Busy World!

by Katherine Marin
May 30, 2023

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can seem like a daunting task in today's busy world. But fear not, achieving a well-rounded and healthy lifestyle is possible with the right mindset and habits. Here are ten tips to lead a healthy lifestyle: Incorporate ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, Work & Life

2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season

by Henry Mayer
May 12, 2023

Another year brings another hurricane season! Remember, hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 31st, six long months. What is the difference between this season and the last one? Good news! Colorado State University ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, Events, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES
Tags: 2023, Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Preparation

A Natural Disaster Can Significantly Impact a Family’s Financial Life

by Katherine Marin
January 26, 2023

A natural disaster can significantly impact a family's financial life. For example, in the aftermath of a hurricane, flood, or other incident, families often face skyrocketing costs for repairs and replacements that can significantly disrupt ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Homestead, Miami-Dade, South Florida, UF/IFAS Extension

Guidelines to Donate Money Safely

by Katherine Marin
October 4, 2022

Don't become a scam victim! Many people are looking for ways to help in the aftermath of Ian. One way to help is by donating money to charitable organizations. Unfortunately, while many reputable organizations are doing great work, there are ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Crdifasmiami, Miami-Dade, Work&life

Do you have a strong community in your neighborhood?

by Katherine Marin
May 31, 2022

Coming together builds social capital, which can be used to improve community resilience. Resilience is often thought of as a personal quality, something we each must develop to weather the storms of life. However, it can also be seen as ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: CEU, Extension, Florida, Mentalhealthfirstaid, Miami-Dade, Workshop

What Effects do Forest Fires have on the Storage of Carbon?

by Henry Mayer
August 26, 2021

The other day I was enjoying a nice breakfast, when I saw a man sitting next to me with his bicycle. Of course, my wife started talking with him! It turns out that he is a professor from Columbia, NY who, as far as I could understood, teaches ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Forests, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Carbon Storage, Climate Change, Fires, Forest, Trees

What items should you consider if you are staying at home when weathering the storm?

by Katherine Marin
July 28, 2021

By now, you are probably aware that in Florida, we are officially in hurricane season. Hurricane season runs June 1 thru November 30. However, we are about to enter its peak season, starting August 1 through September. Ensure you are prepared ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life

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