Category: Disaster Preparation

4-H Youth Emergency Team Graduates 5th Cadre

by Kelsey Irvine
December 12, 2022

On Thursday, December 1st Nassau County 4-H and Emergency Management celebrated the graduation of their 5th Youth Emergency Team (YET) cadre. Far too often in life youth are expected to follow an adult’s lead, especially in emergency situations. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Community Resilience, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness, Nassau County, Nassau County 4-H, YET, Youth Emergency Team

A Demonstration Living Shoreline for Northeast Florida

by Justina Dacey
July 30, 2020

As Florida braces for more storms and hurricanes battering our coasts, "living shorelines" are a term you might begin to hear more. They are a method utilized to protect and stabilize shorelines from erosion using natural materials such as oyster ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Fish Habitat, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Living Shorelines, Nassau County, Oyster Restoration, Sea Level Rise, Volunteering, Water Quality

Bringing Back Hope After Disaster- 4-H Service

by Kelsey Irvine
October 30, 2018

"I pledge my hands to larger service"...."for my club, my community, my country, and my world." These are not just words of our 4-H pledge, they are reminders of a larger good we can do as a 4-H whole. One individual can inspire their club ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Disaster Preparation
Tags: 4-H, Community Service, Disaster, Emergency, Help, Hurricane Relief, Volunteer

PURIFYING WATER

by Meg McAlpine
September 10, 2018

If the water supply is contaminated, or if you are under a Boil Water Advisory, all water to be used for drinking, hand washing, washing fruits and vegetables, dish washing, or cooking, must purified (e.g. disinfected or sanitized). One of ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety
Tags: Boiling, Purify Water

Safe Handling of Refrigerated Food in a Power Outage

by Meg McAlpine
September 10, 2018

As a result of thunderstorms, hurricanes, and other disturbances, power outages occur more often than we desire. Outages are not only an inconvenience, but also a safety issue, particularly when it comes to food. When refrigerators and freezers ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety
Tags: Food Safety, Loss Of Power

Are You Ready, YET?

by Kelsey Irvine
August 14, 2018

The Nassau County Youth Emergency Team (YET) completed its inaugural year in 2017-2018 with 17 graduates. This innovative program partnered Nassau County 4-H and Emergency Management utilizing the fundamental curriculum from Teen CERT and partnering ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation
Tags: 4-H, Community Service, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency, Nassau County, YET, Youth, Youth Emergency Team

HOW TO DRIVE IN THE RAIN

by Meg McAlpine
May 22, 2018

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) driving on a rainy day is more dangerous than driving in snow and sleet. After averaging 10 years of statistics, NHTSA researchers found that 46 percent of weather-related ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Work & Life

Medicare Extends Enrollment Deadline to December 31, 2017 for Florida

by Meg McAlpine
December 5, 2017

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will allow individuals with Medicare to make changes to their Medicare health or prescription drug plan through the end of the calendar year (December 31, 2017). Due to the impact of ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Extended Medicare Deadline

Removal of Mold After Water Damage

by Meg McAlpine
September 18, 2017

After flood waters recede mold colonies can start to grow within two to three days. The goal is to get things clean and dry as fast as possible. Critical Steps: Remove wet carpet and pads right away Remove wet draperies and upholstery ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Work & Life

Home Safety During Major Wind Storms

by Meg McAlpine
September 18, 2017

Scientific Wind Testing The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) has new guidance for all homeowners preparing for major wind storms: Close all interior doors! High winds place homes under intense pressure. Wind entering ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management

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